COP29: Africa’s Notes from Baku
20/11/2024The just-concluded United Nations climate change conference (COP29) saw the Africa Group of Negotiators push for an ambitious $1.3 trillion annual climate finance target by 2030, with a broader objective.
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Agriculture 4.0: Is Sub-Saharan Africa Ready?
20/11/2024Agriculture 4.0, the fourth agricultural revolution, marks the dawn of a technologically infused approach to farming. Utilising advanced tools such as artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) devices, drones,.
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Climate Change in Africa: Unique Challenges and Global Partnerships for Progress
15/11/2024Climate change presents a growing crisis worldwide, but its impacts vary dramatically across different regions. Africa, while contributing the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, is among the most vulnerable.
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COP29: Key Voices Amid Africa’s Expectations
11/11/2024As the United Nations kicks off COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, stakeholders from around the world converge for what many are calling the “FINANCE COP.” This session aims to address escalating.
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International Day Against Environmental Exploitation in War: Protecting Africa’s Nature Under Siege
06/11/2024“We are waging a suicidal war on nature.” — UN Secretary-General António Guterres Each year on 6 November, the world observes the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the.
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Corporate Efforts to Address Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change in Africa
29/10/2024Africa, rich in natural resources, faces critical environmental challenges driven by climate change, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. With pressures from industrialization, agriculture, and urban expansion, the continent is increasingly adopting.
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Impact of Climate Change on Rural Communities in Africa
10/10/2024Rural communities in Africa are heavily dependent on agriculture, which significantly contributes to the continent’s overall GDP and accounts for over 60 per cent of employment. This reliance places the.
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International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction: Youth Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction
09/10/2024“Disasters don’t discriminate, and neither should our response. Youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they are also the leaders of today,” stated Mami Mizutori, the UN Special Representative.
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UNGA 2024 and Climate Finance: Will Africa Finally Receive Adequate Support?
09/10/2024At the recently concluded UN General Assembly (UNGA) 2024, Africa’s climate crisis once again took centre stage. Despite contributing minimally to global emissions, the continent bears a disproportionate share of.
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Climate Change: Addressing Resource Conflicts and Migration
25/09/2024Africa is at a critical juncture where the effects of climate change threaten to undermine the continent’s security achievements. While significant progress has been made in conflict resolution and peacebuilding,.
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