‘It was incredible to see’: Kenyans dig deep on first national tree planting day
Government sets up national holiday in hope of planting 15bn trees by 2032 to tackle climate crisis and deforestation Geoffrey Mosoku and his two daughters have been digging a seedling deep into the ground of the Ngong forest in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi.
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BMW Probing Morocco Labor, Environment Issues After Newspaper Report
German carmaker BMW said Sunday it is seeking clarity on operations at a Moroccan cobalt mine following a newspaper report citing irregularities that breach labor and environmental laws.
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Corruption and Rights Abuses Are Flourishing in Lithium Mining Across Africa, a New Report Finds
The global clean energy transition could be a game changer for Africa, but exploitation of miners continues as many foreign mining companies ignore local opposition. On a Sunday afternoon in March 2023, Darlington Vito was shot in the head outside an industrial lithium mine in Masvingo
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Nations convene in Kenya to hammer out treaty on plastic pollution
Delegates in Nairobi mulling two options: a wide-ranging strategy that would target plastics production or a limited approach focussed on waste management.
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‘A real hell’: The climate refugees of Libya’s floods and regional strife
Libya’s city of Derna was already host to migrants – its floods have now created a new generation of climate refugees. Often, in the middle of the night, Khadijah can hear screaming.
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South Africa to miss 2030 emissions goal as it keeps coal plants burning
South Africa will fall short of its 2030 carbon emissions targets set by the Paris climate agreement, according to three senior government officials.
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Floods: at least 111 dead and 700,000 displaced in the Horn of Africa - NGO
At least 111 people, including 16 children, have died and 700,000 have been displaced by floods caused in recent weeks by torrential rains in the Horn of Africa, the NGO Save the Children announced on Thursday.
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Frontline Heroes: Predicting Climate Extremes in Africa
Africa already experiences some of the gravest impacts of climate change, with recurring and persistent drought, extreme heat and extreme rainfall experienced throughout the continent.
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How Italy intends to prioritise Africa’s energy transition
Eni and Rome’s Luiss University inaugurated the International Network for African Energy Transition, fostering contacts between Italy and African countries and working to unlock the continent's untapped potential by jointly creating the conditions for cooperation.
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African city leaders unite in Tshwane to build political support for climate action
The event gathers representatives from C40 cities across Africa to discuss climate action in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania. C40’s Political Leadership Masterclass on Climate Change Governance will help city leaders in the region to exchange knowledge
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Elizabeth Wahuti: Kenya's Golden Environmental and Climate Champion
Elizabeth Wathuti is a 28-year-old prominent environmentalist and climate visionary in Kenya, known for her unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability. Born in Nyeri County, Kenya, Wathuti developed a passion for nature and the environment from a young age.
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How Africa's first heat officer is protecting women in Sierra Leone
At the start of Sierra Leone's dry season in November, 26-year-old Adama Sesay sells fruits and vegetables at a busy market in the centre of the country's capital, Freetown. It's hard work, and one of the greatest challenges in her day is extreme heat.
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