Climate change in Africa News

[New Zimbabwe] Government must consider compensation for victims of the devastating tropical storm that wreaked havoc mainly in Manicaland's south-eastern district early this year, leaving over 400 people dead and tens of thousands homeless, the World Bank (WB) has said.

[SciDev.Net] Ankara, Turkey -Land degradation and desertification are rampant in several countries, especially in the developing world but combating them can be achieved only through combined efforts that include governments, scientists, the private sector and the youth, experts told a meeting.

[Daily Maverick] In 2009, the group of 20 nations promised to phase out fossil fuel subsidies in the medium term. But a new report published by the Overseas Development Institute and others demonstrates that G20 countries have tripled their support for coal-fired power in recent years. And South Africa, as Daily Maverick can now reveal, is fourth on the list -- ahead of South Korea, Indonesia and the United States.

[Premium Times] The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), says that it cuts-off electricity supply most times when it rains to save lives, properties and to protect its equipment.

[Daily Trust] As a farmer, choosing that most honourable profession over a decade ago, in Nigeria as we all know, it means all kinds of difficulties. But I'm not writing about problems today. Instead, I would like to take a look at something which many Nigerians actually benefit from without quite knowing: Weather prediction. Like I said when I began, I went into farming some years ago, and over that time, I've recorded many ups and downs, and mostly downs. However, the ups make up the most recent records, and I can cha

[News24Wire] Cape Town may have dodged Day Zero, but water scarcity will become the "new normal" and there is no way Capetonians can go back to using water as they did in the past, say scientists from UCT.

[Daily Maverick] The South Durban community share their neighbourhood with two of the country's biggest oil refineries practically on residents' doorsteps. With air pollution killing an estimated 20,000 South Africans every year, this is yet another case of profit prioritised over people.

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Without money to make sure countries can afford to curb emissions, our global life raft will sink

[IPS] Ankara -With two-thirds of the world's population projected to be living in cities by 2050, increasing pressure continues to be placed on forests which are being cleared to make way for agricultural production.

[263Chat] The climate change induced Cyclone Idai which left a trail of destruction in three Southern Africa countries, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi has brought another catastrophe in Manicaland province as malaria cases are on an upsurge.

[New Times] The districts of Gisagara, Huye and Ruhango in Southern Province, and Karongi District in the Western Province are most vulnerable to climate change, in the country, a new report indicates.

[Ghanaian Times] The Climate Research Alumni and Post Doctorate in Africa (CLAPafrica), a funding and networking programme which is geared toward opening opportunities in research and professional development for post-doctorate and alumni in Africa has been launched.

[Observer] The workshop on Liberia's Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Report attracted about 100 persons from around the 15 counties

[Deutsche Welle] The largest peacekeeping missions in the world are in countries most exposed to climate change, according to a Sweden-based research institute. Without new approaches, peace doesn't stand a chance, an expert told DW.

[Monitor] Kampala -The proposed law that seeks to regulate human activities on natural resources to avert the dangerous effects of climate change in the country is yet to be tabled in Parliament.

[Foroyaa] The Vice President, Dr. Isatou Touray, made a day's assessment visit to windstorm victims in URR.

[Cameroon Tribune] Desert advancement and land degradation remain a challenge for Cameroon as the World celebrates day to combat desertification and drought.

[Cameroon Tribune] This was during a scientific lecture organized by the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation to mark the 'Month of Research.

[Radio Dabanga] Sennar -Dozens of people were killed and injured when an earthquake hit the area of Babanousa village in eastern Sudan on Monday. Rainfall in various places in the country damaged a number of houses.

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Barcelona -As climate threats rise, investment is needed in building transport, energy, telecoms and water systems that work through disasters