Economic Development
Reforming global financial structures: Paving the way for financing for sustainable development in Africa
Leaders at the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10) say this is the continent’s message to the Summit of the Future to be held in September 2024 in New York
Environment
Restoring landscapes, fighting climate change
— The legacy of Wangari Maathai continues - says daughter Wanjira Mathai on Wangari Maathai Day and Africa Environment Day
Sustainable Development Goals
Egypt working to end poverty, hunger by 2027
The country’s ‘Decent Life Initiative’ addresses all 17 SDGs, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to human development
Technology
Africa urged to invest in STEM education to grow scientific skills
Niger’s education minister, Habi Mahamadou, asked African countries to reform their higher education curricula to promote science, technology and innovation
Climate Change
African countries urged to prioritize green value chains for minerals
UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Acting Chief Antonio Pedro says the continent has opportunities from the global green mineral boom and the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Sustainable development
World population to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022
Amid falling growth rates, global population projected to peak around 10.4 billion in the 2080s
Economic Development
Africa and the Russia-Ukraine conflict: Seizing the opportunity in the crisis
Invest now in green, inclusive and resilient economies for Africa to better weather the next crisis
Economic Development
Green bonds to serve Africa’s sustainable investment needs
The innovative finance instrument can help fill the SDG financing gap
Climate Change
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
Sustainable Development Goals
Ocean Decade: Blue economy presents vast opportunities for Africa
From fishing to oil and gas, to tourism, the possibilities are immense
Sustainable development
Kigali forum marks a new development era for Africa
The 8th African Regional Forum for Sustainable Development (ARFSD) will champion the continent as a destination of opportunity in line with the targets of SDGs.
Environment
Seeking an ambitious global action to curb plastic pollution
An interview with Ms. Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme.
Environment
‘The legacy of Wangari Maathai continues’
— says daughter Wanjira Mathai on Wangari Maathai Day and Africa Environment Day.
News
Our water, our future
How women are pushing national change in one of Africa’s smallest nations.
Financing For Development
Loans to women = smart economics
Women find innovative ways of financing projects
Financing For Development
New bond issue set to help Africa go ‘green’
A way of bankrolling a clean energy revolution
Financing For Development
Billions now required to save depleted healthcare systems
Ebola’s most affected countries lobby for funding for hospital infrastructure
Financing For Development
Borrowing responsibly: Africa’s debt challenge
Countries may be borrowing too much and too fast
Financing For Development
Can Africa fund its own growth?
Mobilizing domestic resources is a key source of finance
Cover Story
Funding the planet’s future
Will the billions required for the SDGs be sustainable?
‘We need a sustainable path for our future’
Interview with Kumi Naidoo, executive director of Greenpeace International
Also
‘Green economy’: empty rhetoric or pathway to future?
At Rio summit, African delegates are skeptical of the benefits
Also
Rio summit keeps African hopes alive
Some gains, plus commitments to future sustainable development talks
Sustainable development
Full steam ahead to sustainable energy
Tapping geothermal power in Kenya’s Rift Valley
Sustainable development
Power from the wind in South Africa
Turbines generate hope for clean energy
Sustainable development
Africa’s vanishing Lake Chad
Action needed to counter an “ecological catastrophe”
Sustainable development
Community radio gives voice to shack dwellers
With new outlet, Korogocho residents push for reforms
Sustainable development
Towards African cities without slums
Governments set course towards improving poor urban areas
Sustainable development
For sustainable cities, Africa needs planning
Interview with UN-Habitat’s Joan Clos
Sustainable development
‘Only our collective voice will be heard’
Interview with Kumi Naidoo, executive director of Greenpeace International
Cover Story
To Rio and beyond: Africa seeks sustainable solutions
Paving the path to “the future we want”
