Climate Change
Africa Climate Summit: Nairobi Declaration makes strong push for accelerated climate action and financing mechanisms
The Declaration will be the basis for Africa’s common position in COP 28 and beyond
Sustainable Development Goals
Climate change destroys the livelihoods of Kenyan pastoralists
Amid acute and persistent drought, pastoralists in Northern Kenya—and other arid regions of Africa—are in dire straits and hinge hope on potential compensation for loss and damage.
Climate Change
African journalists: More training and resources will boost climate change coverage
Environment reporting is expensive; it needs a lot of traveling and risk-taking
Climate Change
COP27 outcome: Reflections on the progress made, opportunities missed
Loss and damage fund is welcome, need to look into mitigation and operationalization of the fund to support the most vulnerable
Climate Change
COP27: Key takeaways for Africa
We should not underestimate how much of a game changer a facility on loss and damage is
Climate Change
Climate adaptation: Castle in the sky or achievable reality?
Leaders must step up and prepare for the impacts of climate change in rural locations
Climate Change
Effective climate action will help the Gambia’s peace and stability
— Seraphine Wakana, UN Resident Coordinator in the Gambia
Climate Change
Climate action: Rwanda is a laboratory of innovative ideas
— Ozonnia Ojielo, UN Resident Coordinator, Rwanda
Climate Change
Protecting Madagascar’s rich biodiversity is an investment in our planet
—Issa Sanogo, UN Resident Coordinator in Madagascar
Climate Change
Why Gabon is a model of environmental conservation
— Savina Ammassari, UN Resident Coordinator, Gabon
Climate Change
The world expects COP27 to be solutions focused—and it will
— Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator, Egypt
Climate Change
Why top African companies are backing the climate fight
— Sanda Ojiambo, CEO, UN Global Compact
Climate Change
Global leaders urged to scale up support for the Great Blue Wall initiative
An Africa-led effort seeking to unlock blue economy potential and counter effects of climate change in the Western Indian Ocean region
Climate Change
Millions pledged at Africa adaptation acceleration event
UK pledged $230 million, the Netherlands $110 million, AfDB $12.5 billion, Germany to increase contribution to $6 billion by 2025
Climate Change
Bloomberg, SEforAll announce plan to accelerate energy transition in developing countries
Michael Bloomberg and Damilola Ogunbiyi to expand partnership to mobilize financing for clean energy projects
Climate Change
Young Africans at COP27 say they want action, not words
‘Our planet is in trouble, and we, the young people, will be the ones to suffer if action is not taken to save it’ – Yoanna Milad, 21, from Egypt
Climate Change
Why COP27 matters to Sierra Leone
It is our hope it will help fast-track implementation of climate finance models and prompt scaling up of ongoing climate-smart projects
Climate Change
“Africa’s COP" should not neglect Africa’s concerns
It unconscionable to arm-twist the entire continent into accepting an unrealistic "only renewables from now on" argument
Climate Change
Energy: Africa’s stand at COP27
To achieve its energy and climate goals, Africa needs $190 billion of investment a year, with two-thirds of this going to clean energy
Climate Change
A just transition to renewable energy in?Africa
South Africa’s plan could be a roadmap for countries transitioning from high-polluting energy sources to renewables
Climate Change
Delivering an African agenda at an African COP
We need “agenda-setting finance” for national climate pledges, a just energy transition, and to de-risk climate-linked private sector investment
Economic Development
COP27 is Africa’s COP. It must address Africa’s climate challenges
— Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank
Climate Change
Calling for just, well-financed climate action in Africa
Green economy can be impetus for growth and development
Economic Development
Climate change poses risks, COP27, presents unique opportunity for Africa
- Maria de Jesus dos Reis Ferreira, Permanent Representative of Angola to the United Nations in New York, says it’s time for climate justice for Africa