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20 11 2023 | 20:16

Climate hazards aren’t restricted by borders – African countries have taken a big step to address this

Africa is particularly vulnerable. Trade routes, supply chains and shared ecosystems span across the continent. A climate-induced disruption in one country can easily ripple into cascading effects in…

20 11 2023 | 20:11

Climate change and farming: economists warn more needs to be done to adapt in sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan African countries strongly rely on the agricultural and forestry sectors. Agriculture contributes up to 60% of some countries’ gross domestic product. But the sector is highly vulnerable…

20 11 2023 | 20:05

West Africa’s plastic waste could be fuelling the economy instead of polluting the ocean: experts

Plastic pollution is an urgent environmental issue, globally. Every year, about eight million tonnes of plastic end up in the oceans.

20 11 2023 | 19:56

Helping West African countries reach climate targets

These in-their-own-words pieces are told to Patricia Lane and co-edited with input from the interviewee for the purpose of brevity. Based on 28-year-old Faith Edem’s research and analysis, Canada is…

20 11 2023 | 19:52

Climate talks: Will leaders answer Africa’s call?

Just two months after Kenya hosted the Africa Climate Summit, the continent’s climate ambitions face their first serious test. They will be under the spotlight at COP28, which begins in Dubai on…

20 11 2023 | 19:46

Can carbon markets solve Africa’s climate finance woes?

The African Carbon Markets Initiative, a consortium of Global North donors, corporate representatives, conservation groups and energy lobbyists, is pushing to expand carbon markets on the continent…

20 11 2023 | 19:20

HOW CLEAN IS AFRICA’S CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION AT COP23?

Many African countries are enmeshed in the crisis of pursuing two different ends. Though CET is catching on in some communities, it is still on cruise control as such their so-called Clean Energy…

20 11 2023 | 19:14

Kenya concedes 'millions of hectares' to UAE firm in latest carbon offset deal

Blue Carbon signs series of deals with African countries for carbon offset projects covering a total area of 24.5 million hectares

20 11 2023 | 19:05

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…

20 11 2023 | 14:29

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…

17 11 2023 | 19:10

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…

17 11 2023 | 19:06

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…

17 11 2023 | 19:02

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. Recent…

17 11 2023 | 18:52

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…