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UNGA2024
Climate Change

Africa Climate Summit: Nairobi Declaration makes strong push for accelerated climate action and financing mechanisms

The Declaration will be the basis for Africa’s common position in COP 28 and beyond
People and trucks cross at the Ghana-C?te d'Ivoire border at Elubo.
Trade

Momentum builds for free movement under AfCFTA

Intra-African trade was largely stifled by stringent entry rules making it strenuous for citizens to move from one country to another
Stephen Karingi, Director of Regional Integration and Trade at UNECA.
Trade

AfCFTA is key in cushioning African LDCs from external shocks

Current trade patterns have exposed Africa’s poorest to commodity price volatilities and global shocks due to current trading patterns
Presently, intra Africa trade stands low at just 14.4% of total African exports.
Trade

Africa’s free trade on track, more efforts needed

Buoyant year ahead as AfCFTA marks 2nd Anniversary
Youth activists protest demanding leaders to address their loss and damage responsibility.
Climate Change

COP27: Key takeaways for Africa

We should not underestimate how much of a game changer a facility on loss and damage is
Climate Change

Millions pledged at Africa adaptation acceleration event

UK pledged $230 million, the Netherlands $110 million, AfDB $12.5 billion, Germany to increase contribution to $6 billion by 2025
A motor bike rider in Nairobi, October 19, 2022, next to an electric bus
Climate Change

Energy: Africa’s stand at COP27

To achieve its energy and climate goals, Africa needs $190 billion of investment a year, with two-thirds of this going to clean energy
Wind turbines in the Sinai Desert, Hurghada, Egypt
Climate Change

A just transition to renewable energy in?Africa

South Africa’s plan could be a roadmap for countries transitioning from high-polluting energy sources to renewables
Intra-regional trade can reduce conflicts in Africa
Trade

UNECA: Intra-regional trade can reduce conflicts in Africa

Trading is a driver for mobility, employment and social cohesion, particularly in cross-border areas
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