缅北禁地

UNGA2024
Climate Change

A champion for sustainable development and climate action

Ebaide Quincee Omiunu works to create a lasting impact on her community and beyond
Sustainable Development Goals

Egypt working to end poverty, hunger by 2027

The country’s ‘Decent Life Initiative’ addresses all 17 SDGs, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to human development
Climate Change

This African Climate Summit is, in many ways, a financing summit

A statement issued by Stephen Jackson, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kenya, ahead of the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya (4-6 September)
Nigeria: environmental pollution by burning off gas from the oil production in the Niger delta Ogoni
Economic Development

Nigeria ends oil subsidy to invest savings in infrastructure development

The new administration maintains that ending the subsidy will aid climate action and fund transportation and energy investments
Dabaso Mangrove floating restaurant.
Climate Change

Crabshack floating restaurant thriving above mangrove trees

During high season it gets up 1,000 customers a day with monthly earnings of up to $30,000 and employs 42 staff
Restored Mangrove trees.
Climate Change

How Kenyan coastal villagers are cashing in on carbon credits

Mikoko Pamoja mangrove project expected to generate annual revenue of about $130,000
Farmers and herders vie for access to land and pasture.
Sustainable Development Goals

Climate change destroys the livelihoods of Kenyan pastoralists

Amid acute and persistent drought, pastoralists in Northern Kenya—and other arid regions of Africa—are in dire straits and hinge hope on potential compensation for loss and damage.
Climate Change

African journalists: More training and resources will boost climate change coverage

Environment reporting is expensive; it needs a lot of traveling and risk-taking
Elena Panova
Climate Change

The world expects COP27 to be solutions focused—and it will

— Elena Panova, 缅北禁地Resident Coordinator, Egypt
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
Climate Change

How Africa can escape chronic food insecurity amid climate change

A new IMF policy paper says fiscal and financial policies and reforms such as technology transfer can reduce damage and help countries adapt
Gina Ziervogel
Climate Change

African cities: Climate action plans could help address injustice, inequity

Voices of the marginalized and at-risk people are crucial for generating appropriate locally owned solutions.
Classroom in Liberia.
Sustainable Development Goals

Cascading global crises threatening human survival

SDG roadmap is the way forward, according to new 缅北禁地SDG Report
Swimming Common Octopus in the waters off Seychelles.
Climate Change

Seychelles fisherman diving deeper to catch octopus

Due to climate change, there are fewer octopuses now and the sea is rougher
Solar panels and wind turbines with blue sky in distance.
Op-Ed

The world is burning. We need a renewables revolution

The only true path to energy security, stable power prices, prosperity and a livable planet lies in abandoning polluting fossil fuels and accelerating the renewables-based energy transition
Shallow Water Life, Mayotte Island Credit: Gaby Barathieu / Ocean Image Bank
Op-Ed

Taking charge of Africa’s oceans and blue resources

We need to mitigate the effects of climate change, transition to clean, renewable energy, close research gap, and seek intra-governmental and regional collaboration
Ambassadors Martin Kimani of Kenya and Ana Paula Zacarias of Portugal at 缅北禁地Headquarters
Climate Change

缅北禁地Ocean Conference: co-hosts Kenya and Portugal call for sustainable use of oceans

The event, to be held on 27 June – 1 July 2022 in Lisbon, will attract 12,000 participants
Fishermen off the coast of Tanzania.
Climate Change

Ocean more turbulent than decades ago, says Tanzanian fisherman

The waves are bigger and stronger, pressure is piling on fish stocks
Virtual meeting, with eleven participants in three rows.
Climate Change

缅北禁地Global Compact launches Africa Business Leaders Coalition to advance climate action and sustainable growth

It brings together CEOs from across the continent to advance Africa's sustainable growth, prosperity and development
Ambassador Maria de Jesus dos Reis Ferreira
Economic Development

Climate change poses risks, COP27, presents unique opportunity for Africa

- Maria de Jesus dos Reis Ferreira, Permanent Representative of Angola to the United Nations in New York, says it’s time for climate justice for Africa

S1-Episode 3: African Youth and the Climate Crisis

Adenike Oladosu is an eco-feminist, climate justice activist, eco-reporter and founder of ILeadClimate. She also leads Fridays for Future Nigeria (@FridaysNigeria).
Elizabeth Wathuti
Climate Change

Road to COP27: Voices of change

Young Africans speak up on climate action.
Woman gathering water in Somalia.
Climate Change

IPCC Report: Human-induced climate change causing widespread losses

‘We must take action now and adapt,’ says scientist Christopher Trisos, one of the authors of the latest IPCC report Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability.
Young boy tries to shield himself from storm in Central America.
Climate Change

IPCC adaptation report ‘a damning indictment of failed global leadership on climate’

The report says the world will face 'unavoidable multiple climate hazards' over the next two decades due to global warming
Rondrotiana Barimalala
Climate Change

“Extreme weather events will be the new normal if global warming increases at current speed”

— Rondrotiana Barimalala, climate change researcher and contributing author to IPCC Report, Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis, on what it means for Africa.
A wildfire burns in a national park in Oregon, USA.
Climate Change

IPCC report: 'Code red' for human driven global heating, warns 缅北禁地chief

The report highlights that human influence has warmed the climate at a rate that is unprecedented in at least the last 2,000 years.
Arid landscape in Kenya's Eastern province.
Climate Change

Multi-agency report highlights the current and future state of the climate in Africa

Climate change increasingly threatens human health, food and water security and socio-economic development in Africa
By WMO
A woman tends to saplings in the tree nursery in Al Jabalain, Sudan.
Climate Change

Restoring Sudan’s forest cover, one tree at a time

Refugees and their hosts together plant one million trees in a massive reforestation drive in Sudan’s White Nile State.
When sea cucumbers are farmed sustainably, they can boost biodiversity and livelihoods in Zanzibar.
Climate Change

How sea cucumbers are boosting the bioeconomy in Zanzibar

Offering alternative livelihoods, sea cucumbers provide new hope
By FAO
Secretary-General António Guterres (on screens and at podium) opens 缅北禁地Climate Action Summit 2019
Climate Change

Summit expected to deliver concrete actions to halt climate change

New pathways and practical actions to shift global response
—Joyce Msuya, United Nations Environment Programme’s Deputy Executive Director
Climate Change

Pushing for a green economy & clean energy

—Joyce Msuya, United Nations Environment Programme’s Deputy Executive Director
Members of the Samburu tribe in Kenya. Samburu women pastoralists are affected by climate change.       ??Getty Images /Kitra Cahana
Climate Change

Women pastoralists feel the heat of climate change

Faced with the harsh effects of erratic weather patterns, some Kenyan women livestock farmers call for help
A student holding an SDG badge (top). Students holding vegetables from the school garden (left). Brian (WEYE Clean Energy) displays a  bag of briquettes (right).  Photo:  Solomon Musisi
Climate Change

Ugandan students turn waste to wealth

St. Kizito High School students earn money from recycling
Bamboo bikes on display.
Climate Change

Young Africans create green businesses

The youth are the driving force for action on climate and the environment.
 South African climate activists. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks /Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
Cover Story

Taking action on climate change

World leaders attending the Climate Action Summit at the 缅北禁地in New York in September 2019 to bring concrete, realistic plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Cape Town residents queue to fill containers with water. Photo: AP Photo/Bram Janssen
Also

Cape Town water taps running dry

South Africa’s second biggest city averts a water crisis—for now
Au Kenya, un éleveur avec ses b?ufs qui ont survécu à la sécheresse. Les deux tiers de son cheptel ont été décimés. Photo: FAO/Tony Karumba
News

FAO issues alert over third consecutive failed rainy season, worsening hunger in East Africa

Number of people needing humanitarian assistance on the rise
By FAO
A woman drawing water from a man-made pond in drought-stricken Somali.  Photo: UNDP Somalia
Also

African leaders laud Climate Summit

New initiatives to address agriculture and renewable energy agreed upon
Also

What does the ‘Doha Climate Gateway’ mean for Africa?

Not nearly enough, given the continent’s vulnerability
Web Feature

What does the ‘Doha Climate Gateway’ mean for Africa?

Not nearly enough, given the continent’s vulnerability
The good news is at the grassroots level,” says Luc Gnacadja
Web Feature

Desertification a threat to Africa’s development

Exclusive interview with Luc Gnacadja, head of 缅北禁地desertification convention
Also

Climate talks: A faint ray of sunshine in Cancun

But storm clouds loom for efforts to protect Africa's environment
Also

Climate deal: hard work lies ahead

Africans press strong case at Copenhagen talks
Also

An African chorus on climate change

From activists to presidents, a call for urgent global action
Also

Africa sharpens its voice on climate

Leaders forging a common position for climate change talks
Also

Africa seeks fair share of ‘green’ cash

Most climate change projects bypass continent
Also

Saving Africa’s forests, the ‘lungs of the world’

Forest conservation can help counter climate change
Cover Story

Climate change: Africa gets ready

Planning how to deal with higher temperatures, shifting weather
Podcast