缅北禁地

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
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
Fazal Issa Climate and Environment Programme Manager at the Embassy of Ireland, Tanzania
Climate Change

COP27 outcome: Reflections on the progress made, opportunities missed

Loss and damage fund is welcome, need to look into mitigation and operationalization of the fund to support the most vulnerable
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
Mali has partnered with UNDP to strengthen agricultural communities and empower women.
Climate Change

Climate adaptation: Castle in the sky or achievable reality?

Leaders must step up and prepare for the impacts of climate change in rural locations
Seraphine Wakana
Climate Change

Effective climate action will help the Gambia’s peace and stability

— Seraphine Wakana, 缅北禁地Resident Coordinator in the Gambia
A participant walks past the Rwanda pavillon at the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre
Climate Change

Climate action: Rwanda is a laboratory of innovative ideas

— Ozonnia Ojielo, 缅北禁地Resident Coordinator, Rwanda
Landscape of Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar
Climate Change

Protecting Madagascar’s rich biodiversity is an investment in our planet

—Issa Sanogo, 缅北禁地Resident Coordinator in Madagascar
TROPICAL RAINFOREST. WESTERN CONGO BASIN, GABON
Climate Change

Why Gabon is a model of environmental conservation

— Savina Ammassari, 缅北禁地Resident Coordinator, Gabon
Elena Panova
Climate Change

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

— Elena Panova, 缅北禁地Resident Coordinator, Egypt
Sanda Ojiambo, CEO, 缅北禁地Global Compact (Center) at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
Climate Change

Why top African companies are backing the climate fight

— Sanda Ojiambo, CEO, 缅北禁地Global Compact
Climate Change

Global leaders urged to scale up support for the Great Blue Wall initiative

An Africa-led effort seeking to unlock blue economy potential and counter effects of climate change in the Western Indian Ocean region
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
Climate Change

Bloomberg, SEforAll announce plan to accelerate energy transition in developing countries

Michael Bloomberg and Damilola Ogunbiyi to expand partnership to mobilize financing for clean energy projects
Climate Change

Young Africans at COP27 say they want action, not words

‘Our planet is in trouble, and we, the young people, will be the ones to suffer if action is not taken to save it’ – Yoanna Milad, 21, from Egypt
The effect of deforestation on the hills  of Tombo, a coastal fishing town outside of the capital of
Climate Change

Why COP27 matters to Sierra Leone

It is our hope it will help fast-track implementation of climate finance models and prompt scaling up of ongoing climate-smart projects
A commercial solar field in Rwanda.
Climate Change

“Africa’s COP" should not neglect Africa’s concerns

It unconscionable to arm-twist the entire continent into accepting an unrealistic "only renewables from now on" argument
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
Environmental activists carrying placards protest calling for action on climate change.
Climate Change

Delivering an African agenda at an African COP

We need “agenda-setting finance” for national climate pledges, a just energy transition, and to de-risk climate-linked private sector investment
Bogolo Kenwendo.
Climate Change

Calling for just, well-financed climate action in Africa

Green economy can be impetus for growth 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
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