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South Africa: Lessons From South Africa On Monitoring the Impact of Invasive Trees On Water Resources

Climate change in Africa News - Fri, 2025-07-04 13:46
[IPS] Cape Town, South Africa -- Concerns about the impacts of invasive species is not new; it dates to the 19th century. The term was popularized in Charles Elton's 1958 book "The Ecology of Invasions by Animals and Plants". However, the concept gained significant attention in the 1990s and early 2000s as academic interest surged. This led to an increase in publications by invasion biologists.

Nigeria: As the Rains Pour in 2025, Stay Alert!

Climate change in Africa News - Fri, 2025-07-04 09:57
[Daily Trust] Seasonal changes are part of nature's rhythm and vital to our survival. The rainy season supports farming and feeds us, sustaining both people and the environment. But while rain brings life, it can also bring disease. With every opportunity comes a risk--let's stay prepared."

Nigeria: Gov Radda Launches N100m Climate-Smart Farming Initiative

Climate change in Africa News - Fri, 2025-07-04 09:50
[Premium Times] The comprehensive programme received N63.75 million in funding from NEPAD and N36.25 million from the Katsina State Government

Africa: Rwanda to Restore Ecosystems and Boost Climate Resilience in the Nyungwe-Ruhango Corridor

Climate change in Africa News - Fri, 2025-07-04 08:17
[World Bank] Washington -- Communities in Rwanda's Southern Province are set to benefit from restored ecosystems, improved agricultural productivity, and expanded sustainable livelihood opportunities in areas vulnerable to climate-related shocks. Thanks to a newly approved $9 million grant from the Global Environment Facility, Rwanda will receive support for integrated landscape restoration and climate-smart land management across the Nyungwe-Ruhango Corridor.

South Africa: Green Climate Fund Approves Sanbi's Eco Disaster Risk Reduction Project

Climate change in Africa News - Thu, 2025-07-03 17:51
[SAnews.gov.za] Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dion George has welcomed the Green Climate Fund's (GCF) approval of the South African National Biodiversity Institute's (SANBI) Eco Disaster Risk Reduction (Eco DRR) project.

South Africa: Ambitious Plan to Plant One Million Trees in One Day

Climate change in Africa News - Thu, 2025-07-03 17:51
[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts will launch the One Million Trees campaign next week.

South Africa: Scam or Solution? Online Battle Rages Over South Africa's Just Energy Transition

Climate change in Africa News - Thu, 2025-07-03 16:52
[allAfrica] South Africa predominantly relies on burning coal to generate electricity

Africa: COP30's Uphill Battle to Shift From Gender Rhetoric to Action

Climate change in Africa News - Thu, 2025-07-03 15:19
[ISS] Gender-responsive policy is vital for climate resilience, but that requires actionable and better resourced plans.

Southern Africa: SADC Unites to Tackle Forced Displacement, Fragility, and Climate Risks

Climate change in Africa News - Thu, 2025-07-03 12:15
[SADC] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has taken a decisive step toward confronting the region's escalating humanitarian and climate crises by hosting the first-ever Joint Ministerial Meeting on Forced Displacement, Fragility Mitigation, and Climate Resilience.

Africa: Macron, Ruto to Champion Joint Climate-Development Agenda At 2026 Africa-France Summit in Nairobi

Climate change in Africa News - Thu, 2025-07-03 07:50
[Capital FM] July 2 - French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France's strong partnership with Kenya in advancing a global agenda that merges sustainable development with climate action, ahead of the 2026 Africa-France Summit set to be co-hosted in Nairobi.

Africa: Climate Change Has Doubled the World's Heatwaves - How Africa Is Affected

Climate change in Africa News - Thu, 2025-07-03 07:34
[The Conversation Africa] A global review of extreme heat has found that between May 2024 and May 2025, nearly half the world's people (49% or 4 billion) suffered through an extra 30 days of temperatures that were hotter than those experienced 90% of the time between 1991 and 2020.

South Africa: Snow Set to Fall in South Africa This Week

Climate change in Africa News - Wed, 2025-07-02 15:38
[Scrolla] Heavy rain and flooding are expected in the Western Cape and Northern Cape from Wednesday, with temperatures dropping fast across the country. Snow is likely over the Drakensberg, and Gauteng and Mpumalanga could see sleet by Friday morning, with more cold to come.

Mauritius: Climate Resilience - Minister Sukon Launches Comeback Project

Climate change in Africa News - Wed, 2025-07-02 15:13
[Government of Mauritius] "We must shift from reactive to proactive approaches in addressing climate change, and education is the key to driving that transformation," stated the Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research, Dr Kaviraj Sharma Sukon, this morning, at the University of Technology, Mauritius (UTM) in Pointe aux Sables.

East Africa: Uganda, Burundi Struggle With Oldest Trucks in the Region

Climate change in Africa News - Wed, 2025-07-02 14:47
[Nile Post] Uganda and Burundi are falling far behind their East African neighbours in tackling vehicle emissions, with a shocking average truck age of 37 years, a new study has revealed. Experts warn this trend is fuelling air pollution, road fatalities, and rising health crises.

Africa: Experts Call for Greener Cities As Climate Change Fuels Health Crisis in Africa

Climate change in Africa News - Wed, 2025-07-02 09:36
[Nile Post] As climate change continues to exacerbate health inequalities across Africa, experts are now calling for cities to integrate more green infrastructure to cushion urban populations from its dire consequences.

South Africa: Cold Snap Sweeps Across Western and Northern Cape

Climate change in Africa News - Wed, 2025-07-02 08:12
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that a series of cold fronts are expected to affect the Western Cape and Northern Cape from late Thursday into Sunday.

Southern Africa: Namibia Hosts Landmark Forum On Climate Services and Space-Based Early Warning for Africa

Climate change in Africa News - Tue, 2025-07-01 19:08
[SADC] Namibia Hosts Landmark Forum on Climate Services and Space-Based Early Warning for Africa

Liberia: Nafaa's Board Approves New Environment, Climate Change Department

Climate change in Africa News - Tue, 2025-07-01 12:52
[New Republic] The Acting Director General of The National Fisheries & Aquaculture Authority Republic of Liberia (NaFAA), J Cyrus Saygbe Sr., has announced a series of significant developments aimed at strengthening Liberia's fisheries governance and institutional capacity.

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