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Africa: How Many Developing Countries Are Forging Paths to Climate Accountability At Sb62

Wed, 2025-06-25 11:51
[IPS] Srinagar & Bonn -- A packed conference room buzzing with the energy of over 300 national experts, negotiators, and implementers discussed their submissions of the First Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) during the 62nd session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SB62) negotiations taking place in Bonn, Germany.

Africa: What Ancient Ice Sheets Can Tell Us About Future Sea Level Rise

Wed, 2025-06-25 08:08
[The Conversation Africa] When visiting Godrevy beach on the north Cornish coast, most people look out to sea at the lighthouse, surfers and seals rather than the cliffs behind. But these cliffs hold a history of past climate and sea level that is incredibly valuable to scientists like me who are trying to determine how quickly sea level is going to rise in the future.

South Africa: Cogta Committee to Receive Update On Eastern Cape Floods

Tue, 2025-06-24 13:44
[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) will receive an update tomorrow on the impact of the floods in the Eastern Cape.

Uganda: Uganda's Carbon Market Faces Global Scrutiny Amid Activist Calls At Bonn Summit

Tue, 2025-06-24 08:13
[Nile Post] BONN, Germany -- Climate activists and health experts at the Bonn Climate Summit have called on global governments to take a decisive stand against fossil fuels and loosely regulated carbon markets, warning that failure to act could worsen both environmental degradation and public health outcomes--particularly in vulnerable countries like Uganda.

South Africa: Intense Cold Front to Hit SA Midweek

Tue, 2025-06-24 08:09
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that an intense cold front is expected to make landfall on Wednesday over the south-western parts of South Africa, bringing a significant shift in weather conditions across the region.

West Africa: Violent Extremism Erodes Local Climate Resilience in the Sahel

Tue, 2025-06-24 08:06
[Premium Times] Jihadist groups and militarised counter-terrorism responses have weakened traditional approaches to resolving climate disputes.

West Africa: Violent Extremism Erodes Local Climate Resilience in the Sahel

Mon, 2025-06-23 15:41
[ISS] Jihadist groups and militarised counter-terrorism responses have weakened traditional approaches to resolving climate disputes.

Africa: UK-Africa Clean Energy Partnerships Tackle Generator Reliance At London Climate Event

Mon, 2025-06-23 15:19
[Capital FM] London, UK -- UK and African innovators are ramping up efforts to replace fossil fuel generators with renewable energy solutions, as showcased at the ZE-Gen: Powering Productivity, Accelerating Investment event during London Climate Action Week.

South Africa: Gauteng Temperatures Set to Drop Below Zero

Mon, 2025-06-23 12:02
[Scrolla] Johannesburg will drop to -2°C on Friday, with Pretoria at 0°C as a cold front brings freezing weather. Emergency services warn people to be careful with heaters and fires during the coldest week of winter.

Africa: Climate and Health - Urgent Need for Adaptation Strategies in Africa

Mon, 2025-06-23 07:37
[IPS] Bonn -- In recent years, there has been growing evidence of how climate change is impacting human health in several ways.

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