Africa Renewal: June 2022
Op-Ed
Taking charge of Africa’s oceans and blue resources
We need to mitigate the effects of climate change, transition to clean, renewable energy, close research gap, and seek intra-governmental and regional collaboration
The world is burning. We need a renewables revolution
The only true path to energy security, stable power prices, prosperity and a livable planet lies in abandoning polluting fossil fuels and accelerating the renewables-based energy transition
Climate Change
Ocean more turbulent than decades ago, says Tanzanian fisherman
The waves are bigger and stronger, pressure is piling on fish stocks
Seychelles fisherman diving deeper to catch octopus
Due to climate change, there are fewer octopuses now and the sea is rougher
UN Ocean Conference: co-hosts Kenya and Portugal call for sustainable use of oceans
The event, to be held on 27 June – 1 July 2022 in Lisbon, will attract 12,000 participants
UN Global Compact launches Africa Business Leaders Coalition to advance climate action and sustainable growth
It brings together CEOs from across the continent to advance Africa's sustainable growth, prosperity and development
Women’s empowerment
Economic Development
Green bonds to serve Africa’s sustainable investment needs
The innovative finance instrument can help fill the SDG financing gap
Zambia's cycling city
In Chipata, now nicknamed ‘Amsterdam’, cycling is transit and livelihood