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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) held its 58th session in Interlaken, Switzerland on March 2023 to complete the Synthesis Report, a key document since the Paris Agreement. During
Climate change and climate-induced migration in the Horn of Africa could seriously exacerbate security risks in the region. The sixth assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reiterates
By Busani Bafana Escalating conflict and climate change threaten the implementation of the Great Green Wall Initiative (GGWI), an ambitious land restoration project across Africa. Promoters of the Great Green Wall have called
By Kingsley Ighobor At the end of a five-minute newscast from a makeshift studio in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, the venue of COP27, Cotonou-based journalist Ghyslaine Florida Zossoungbo was able to
By Joyce Chimbi A silent catastrophe is unfolding in Ethiopia on the backdrop of years of inter-communal conflict and the most prolonged and severe drought in recent years. High inflation and
Agriculture is a pillar of the East African economy, employing up to 80% of the population and accounting for 25% of GDP. Expansion of the sector has the potential to
Sponsored by Bank of America and Africa Finance Corporation in collaboration with Africa.com Africa.com, Bank of America and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) are convening a high-level curated event to discuss
Climate change has been a contentious topic since the first United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) – the supreme decision-making forum to jointly address climate change and its impacts –
By Busani Bafana Climate change is worsening injustice globally, and the poor and vulnerable communities are the most affected. It is time the world acted on fulfilling human rights and building
Written by Felix Kagura Head of Insurance for South & Central Africa Earlier this year, Standard Bank’s Rapid Evolution of Insurance Africa Report revealed how the Agriculture sector had been
The climate crisis is here – and its impacts, from wildfires to floods and heatwaves, are already being felt in all corners of the globe. While it may be too
By Hisham Allam COP 27’s official Youth Envoy, Dr. Omnia El Omrani, realised the impact of climate change in 2017, and Hurricane Irma slammed Miami. As a doctor, she witnessed the
The issue of climate adaptation continued to dominate the African agenda on Day 3 of COP27. On Wednesday, the International Capital Market Association (ICMA), who set the rules in the
Mayors from around the world have a clear message for global leaders attending the 27th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP27): The best way to protect people everywhere from rising
SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT (November 7, 2022) – Today, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation echoed African leaders’ calls for countries to rapidly scale-up finance for climate adaptation and pledged
Today at COP27 Michael R. Bloomberg, UN Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions – alongside His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and
Hybrid Event to Live-Stream from University of Nairobi Africa.com, today announced that on November 17th, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EAT (Nairobi), it will host Bill Gates, co-chair of
It is vital that stories of how climate change is affecting ordinary people across Africa, and the world, are told at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), starting in
Africa loses as much as 15% of its gross domestic product per capita, every year, due to the impact of climate change. The socio-economic and environmental damage of drought, floods
NEW YORK, USA, 03rd November 2022 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Responses to climate change must also consider its link to both conflict and the displacement it causes, UN High Commissioner for Refugees,
Standard Bank hosted its second Climate Summit in partnership with the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) this week. The one-day event built on last year’s
Zuko Mdwaba, Area Vice President at Salesforce South Africa The increasing frequency and unpredictability of extreme weather events demonstrates that no one is spared from climate change. To help mitigate
By Tsitsi Matekaire and Tara Carey It is often those least responsible for causing climate change that suffer the most from the impacts. And such is the case with women and girls in
Did you know gender inequality and climate change are interconnected? Africa is more vulnerable to climate change than any other region on the planet. Coincidentally, the continent is also one
By Gina Ziervogel Equity and justice feature prominently in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 6th (IPCC) Assessment Report Working Group II, published in 2022. The report focuses on the impacts of
Empowering Any Organisation To Take Climate Action On Their Journey To Net Zero New Net Zero Marketplace connects buyers with ecopreneurs in a trusted, transparent carbon credit platform to scale
Ahead of the crucial COP27 climate talks, a new campaign is boosting African efforts to seek greater global funding for affordable green energy – essential for adaptation to the climate
Trees for the Future Trains 60,000+ in Regenerative Agroforestry Systems 60,000+ farmers across sub-Saharan Africa are using regenerative agroforestry practices to overcome challenges brought on by climate change. “Farmers hold
Article By Victor Leon As the country is about to appoint its new president on August 9th, the severe drought impacting rural communities in Taita Taveta county is having terrible
Authors: Martin Muchangi, Director, WASH & NTDs, Amref Health Africa; Dr. Norah Obudho, East Africa and Global Health Integration Director, WomenLift Health The climate crisis is one of the biggest
Humanity is facing a climate emergency that is hitting Africa harder than anywhere else, even though the continent contributes just 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The war in Ukraine
“Africa has sufficient resources to power itself entirely by clean energy. Therefore, the question for most of the continent is not one of transitioning to clean energy or reducing emissions
A whopping 1 million challenges have been accepted by enthusiastic Cartoon Network Climate Champions worldwide. These are everyday heroes who have decided to take action by heeding the call to
By Wambi Michael Hundreds of people have died of famine in Uganda’s Karamoja region, and local leaders say that some people are now eating grass to survive. The Famine Early Warning Systems
Climate change does not simply pose a threat to everything we know as society today. There is a significant health threat associated with changing weather patterns and some geographies may
By Busani Bafana Onions and rice are a conspicuous part of every meal in Senegal, including the famous Poulet Yassa. However, climate change makes it hard for smallholder farmers to grow
Research has shown that the animal kingdom has an inherent ability to ‘shapeshift’ to adapt to climate change. Yet humans appear to be more obstinate when it comes to adaptation.
Pelin Incesu There is something a little strange about the idea of celebrating World Environment Day just once a year. As climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution increasingly endanger the
There is no avoiding the fact that global warming and climate change is real and it’s happening. According to Nasa, “It is undeniable that human activities have warmed the atmosphere,
Climate change is an undeniable fact. According to a recent United Nations’ report, even if all carbon-cutting plans are fully implemented, the planet will still warm by 3.2 degrees Celsius
Particularly Girls And Women In Sub-saharan Africa And South Asia—two regions most at risk from climate change Addressing climate change and improving the well-being of millions of people experiencing extreme
In New Partnership To Help Smallholder Farmers Adapt To Climate Change Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced today, at the 2022 Doha Forum,
By Joyce Chimbi Judy Wangari is one of an estimated 800,000 smallholder potato farmers who, according to the National Potato Council of Kenya, contribute at least 83 percent of the total
By Bitsat Yohannes-Kassahun A year ago, we welcomed 2021 with a sense of cautious optimism when the newly developed vaccines promised a shift in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The
By Geetika Chandwani and Ira Chandwani Coral reefs are one of the world’s most biologically diverse and productive ecosystems. They provide abundant ecological goods and services and are central to the socio-economic and
While Africa reportedly causes just 4 percent of global emissions of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) —an acidic colourless gas with a density about 53% higher than that of dry air, causing
Innovation: Africa, a non-profit humanitarian organisation that has to date brought electricity and water to over 590 rural villages across ten countries of operation in Africa (Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia,
As Public Pressure Mounts Especially Amongst Young People Major new UN Development Programme poll shows a growing majority across G20 countries see climate change as a crisis, with strongest demands
Climate change crises like that currently playing out in southern Madagascar illustrate the crucial need to shift the disaster risk management architecture from reactive to proactive. The devastating images of
Established by Mastercard in 2020, the Coalition unites the efforts of companies, merchants, banks, cities, and consumers to restore 100 million trees worldwide by 2025. Premier Bank has signed on
Unlike many global publications, for nearly a decade we have been committed to showing a complete picture of Africa – not just a single story. Offended by one-sided coverage of wars, disasters and disease, the founders of Africa.com created a website that provides a balanced view of Africa – current events, business, arts & culture, travel, fashion, sports, information, development, and more.
