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UNGA2024
Africa Renewal: May 2024

Climate Change

In Southern Africa, El Ni?o drought leaves a trail of scorched harvests and hunger

World Food Programme calls for urgent funds to respond after Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe declare national emergencies sparked by the natural weather phenomenon
By WFP

Protecting Africa's wetlands is key to combating biodiversity loss

From grassroots to global: Involving multiple stakeholders could enhance biodiversity governance and speed progress.

Economic Development

New 10-Year Plan offers lifeline to small islands developing states

Global community commits to resilient economies and climate action at SIDS Conference

Angola: Soyo entrepreneurs switching from oil to sustainable agriculture

Empretec training programme by UNCTAD is equipping them with the knowledge to explore new sustainable business opportunities.

New revenue streams: Using Africa’s vast renewable energy and natural resources for premium carbon credits

Voluntary carbon market could reach $10–$40 billion by 2030, and create up to 190 million jobs in Africa by 2050 if carbon price per tonne reaches $80
By UNECA

Youth

Economic empowerment

Peace and Security

Unregulated Autonomous Weapons Systems pose risk to Africa

Ambassador Lansana Gberie of Sierra Leone warns of a new arms race that could divert important resources away from peacebuilding and sustainable development

Amplifying the message of peace through poetry

I use my voice to champion social justice, such as girl-child rights, maternal health, and peace
Podcast