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25 09 2022 | 20:06

AFRICA: AGRA launches $550m fund for climate-resilient agriculture

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has announced the creation of a $550 million fund to boost green and climate-resilient agriculture in Africa.

25 09 2022 | 20:04

SOUTHERN AFRICA: Emesco obtains approval for a solar park connected to the SAPP

Independent Power Producer (IPP) Emerging Markets Energy Services Company (EMESCO) has received approval from the Namibian authorities to build a 125 MWp solar power plant in Karasburg. Its output…

25 09 2022 | 20:01

DRC: nine mini water stations to strengthen the supply of drinking water in Kinshasa

The Stever Construct Group is delivering nine mini drinking water production stations to the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The new plants are located in the communes of…

25 09 2022 | 19:59

AFRICA: States adopt new measures to combat waste pollution

African states took advantage of the 18th session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) to strengthen their strategies to combat plastic pollution on the continent.…

25 09 2022 | 19:57

AFRICA: Towards a data exchange network to safeguard ecosystems

Decision-makers and national experts are exchanging information on the state of ecosystems in Africa and the usefulness of measurement and evaluation tools to preserve and restore them. This is the…

25 09 2022 | 19:54

UGANDA: EnDev seeks a consultant for solar irrigation

Under the Energising Development (EnDev) programme, its management body is inviting tenders for the selection of a consultancy firm for the development of solar irrigation in central and eastern…

25 09 2022 | 19:49

AFRICA: e-mobility professionals meet in Nairobi in October 2022

The first edition of the African Electric Mobility Week is being held from 25 to 29 October 2022 in the Kenyan city of Nairobi. Several start-ups, researchers and investors are expected to attend to…

25 09 2022 | 19:36

AFRICA: EU bans imports of rubber from deforestation

The European Parliament has just passed a law banning the import of deforestation products into the European Union (EU). The bill, which initially included palm oil, soya, coffee, wood, etc., has…

25 09 2022 | 19:25

AFRICA: Three countries want to step up climate action

At least four countries (three of them African) plan to accelerate their climate action in the coming years. They made this commitment to United Nations (UN) officials on the sidelines of the…

25 09 2022 | 19:22

TUNISIA: ANME equips 4,000 households with solar powered water heaters

The Tunisian government is distributing solar-powered water heaters to 4,000 families. These kits will help optimise energy consumption in this North African country currently affected by an…

25 09 2022 | 19:17

ALGERIA: Lafarge launches “Chamil”, a low carbon cement for eco-construction

The Algerian subsidiary of the French-Swiss group LafargeHolcim is launching a low-carbon cement. The new product "Chamil" will contribute to the implementation of Algeria's climate ambitions. As…

25 09 2022 | 19:14

SOUTH AFRICA: 10 start-ups to compete for the Energy Investment Village in Cape Town

Ten local start-ups will compete to showcase their sustainable energy supply innovations at the Energy Investment Village, which opens on 18 October 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. In South…

25 09 2022 | 19:12

CAMEROON: AfDB Grants US$ 23.7 Million for Storm Water Drainage in Yaoundé

The Cameroonian government has obtained a loan of CFAF 15.8 billion (about US$ 23.7 million) from the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the implementation of the Yaounde City Storm Water Drainage…

25 09 2022 | 19:07

CENTRAL AFRICA: Future TTT project will enable sustainable forest management

Tropical Timber Trade facility (TTT), the future trilateral project for the sustainable management of Central African forests is taking shape. The concept note for the project, which involves…

25 09 2022 | 19:04

AFRICA: $277bn needed per year for climate change adaptation

Africa needs $277 billion per year to respond to the climate emergency through nationally determined contributions (NDCs). This is according to a study by the Climate Policy Initiative, whose report…

24 09 2022 | 15:32

Forever chemicals’ detected in all umbilical cord blood in 40 studies

Studies collectively examined nearly 30,000 samples over the past five years in ‘disturbing’ findings Toxic PFAS chemicals were detected in every umbilical cord blood sample across 40 studies…

24 09 2022 | 15:27

Why should we in Pakistan pay for catastrophic floods we had no part in causing?

Pakistan continues to pay in loss and damages for the carbon emissions of others. This must change

24 09 2022 | 15:18

We need to be told the true climate cost of Schumer and Manchin’s pipeline side deal

Democrats hailed the Inflation Reduction Act as a climate crisis victory – so why the secrecy over an oil and gas pipelines bill? As climate change batters America with heatwaves, droughts and…

24 09 2022 | 15:11

Sky and the Australian find ‘no evidence’ of a climate emergency – they weren’t looking hard enough

The media outlets gave sizeable coverage to journal article that climate scientists said misrepresented their research The climate science denial echo-chamber has been loud and proud this week with…

24 09 2022 | 15:03

Activists subvert poster sites to shame aviation and ad industries

Billboards hijacked across Europe to highlight role of airline emissions in climate crisis As Kate, 23, walked out of Seven Sisters station, in Tottenham, north London, she noticed an airline…