Climate Change
Building a resilient Africa through disaster risk reduction, preparedness
UNDRR leading in collaborative efforts to enhance countries＊ early warning systems
Gender
Women farmers in Ghana lead the charge against climate change
They are calling for transformative changes in agriculture sector aimed at reducing carbon emissions
Climate Change
Africa＊s top six priorities at COP28
Finance leads in Africa＊s asks at the ongoing global climate talks in Dubai
Sustainable Development Goals
Upcoming UN Water Conference co-hosts seek to turn the tide on water crisis and rally the world for water action
Netherlands & Tajikistan Permanent Representatives to the UN speak about issues at stake and how the world can unite for water action
Health
Horn of Africa: Climate-related health crisis worsens as disease outbreaks surge
Seven countries in the region recorded 39 reported outbreaks, flooding and other acute public health events between 1 January and 30 October 2022
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
Free Trade Area
AfCFTA: The environmental case for the continental free trade area
Africa＊s single market could drive less energy-intensive economic growth while keeping greenhouse gas emissions low
Gender
Empowering women to boost Africa＊s water security
As climate change affects water sources, ensuring women participate in water management decisions also improves incomes and health
Climate Change
Road to COP27: Voices of change
Young Africans speak up on climate action
Climate Change
Innovative financing needed to tackle climate change in Africa
Experts at Africa Climate Week 2021 discuss climate action for pandemic recovery.
