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Lagos State has officially thrown its hat into the ring, expressing a firm interest in hosting the COP32 United Nations Climate Summit in 2027. This declaration, more than a mere expression of intent, signals a strategic move by the state to position itself as a leading force in global climate action. At the heart of…
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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a stark warning for KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), placing the region under an orange level six alert for disruptive rainfall. This significant warning signals a high likelihood of severe impacts, with heavy downpours expected to unleash flooding, infrastructure damage, and potential landslides. The alert, which also predicts severe thunderstorms…
South Africa’s agricultural sector is grappling with the devastating impact of unusually heavy rainfall, leaving farmlands submerged and threatening to disrupt food supply chains. The deluge, exceeding typical summer patterns, has washed away vital infrastructure and delayed crucial farming activities, raising concerns about potential food shortages and price hikes. Across several regions, farmers are facing…
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has unveiled a $10 million investment through its Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to accelerate climate technology entrepreneurship across Sub-Saharan Africa. The funds, directed toward the Persistent Africa Climate Venture Builder Fund (ACV Fund), aim to mobilize an additional $70 million for climate-focused initiatives in the region. The ACV…
The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Board of Directors has approved a $30 million equity investment in the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to accelerate climate action projects across the continent through the rollout of innovative “green shares.” This investment, approved on December 11, 2024, aims to mobilize significant financial resources for renewable energy and climate-resilient infrastructure….
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has taken the helm as the mandated lead arranger for the Moyi Power project, a $340 million private-sector-driven initiative to transform energy access in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This landmark solar electrification in DRC initiative aims to provide clean, reliable, and affordable electricity to over one million residents…
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Nyeri County has installed two solar-powered coffee driers at the Chorongi and Thageini Coffee Factories through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program. This is in an effort to embrace solar energy as a sustainable solution to address the growing impacts of climate change. These innovative driers are designed to halve the drying time of…
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As the world prepares to celebrate this years’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3rd December 2024, members of the Chakol and Amase Persons with Disability (PWD) groups in Alupe Teso South, Busia County Kenya will be sharing in the celebrations Earlier in the year, Farm Africa, an international non-governmental organization presented an opportunity…
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Stanbic Bank Kenya and Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) have announced a partnership to plant one million trees over the next five years. The partnership aims to combat climate change and support Kenya’s green economy. This initiative aligns with Kenya’s ambitious target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032 as part of the country’s broader environmental…
Negotiators at COP29 have reached an agreement on carbon credit standards under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement, establishing a regulated international carbon market. This consensus comes nearly a decade after negotiations began, focusing on ensuring the system’s credibility to reliably reduce greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change. The agreement is particularly significant for African…
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