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Rwanda: AfDB Approves Rwf14bn Grant for Climate Resilience Project in Western Province

1 hour 37 min ago
[New Times] The African Development Bank (AfDB)has approved a grant of $9.4 million (approx. Rwf13.7 billion) to Rwanda to finance the Nature-Based Flood Adaptation Project, aimed at strengthening the climate resilience of communities and water infrastructure in the western districts of Karongi and Rusizi.

Mozambique: Urges Mozambicans in Brazil to Act As Ambassadors

1 hour 37 min ago
[AIM] Belem -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Friday urged Mozambican students living in Brazil to act as ambassadors for Mozambique, contributing with their knowledge and dedication to the image of the country abroad.

Mozambique: Calls for Adequate Climate Change Financing

1 hour 37 min ago
[AIM] Maputo -- Belem, (Brazil), 9 Nov (AIM) - Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Friday called for "climate justice resting on predictable and accessible financing', for the construction of resilient infrastructures and the promotion of climate adaptation projects in vulnerable countries such as Mozambique.

Nigeria: VP Shettima Returns to Abuja After Nigeria's Climate Leadership At COP30

1 hour 38 min ago
[Premium Times] On the sidelines of the summit, Mr Shettima held bilateral meetings on carbon market cooperation, aimed at unlocking between $2.5 billion and $3 billion annually in carbon finance for Nigeria

Nigeria: In Brazil, Shettima Restates Nigeria's Commitment to Lead the Way in Seeking Solutions to Climate Change

1 hour 38 min ago
[This Day] Abuja -- Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated Nigeria's determination to continue to use its influence to lead the way in seeking solutions to climate change matters in Africa and beyond.

Somalia: 'Climate Finance Is Not Charity, but a Partnership for Lasting Change' - Somali Deputy PM

1 hour 38 min ago
[Shabelle] Belem, Brazil -- Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama said that climate financing should be viewed as a global partnership for sustainable transformation, not as an act of charity.

Rwanda: Farmers in Eastern Province Turn to Climate-Smart Methods to Beat Drought

1 hour 58 min ago
[New Times] Once plagued by frequent droughts and low yields, farmers in Ngoma, Kirehe, Kayonza, and other districts in Eastern Province are embracing climate-smart agriculture (CSA) to boost productivity, conserve soil, and build resilience to climate shocks.

Africa: Unicef Executive Director Catherine Russell Remarks At the COP30 Leaders Summit - General Plenary of Leaders

2 hours 12 min ago
[Unicef] Belem, Brazil -- "Excellencies, thank you very much for giving me the floor. And thank you to His Excellency President Lula and the COP30 Presidency for convening us here in Belém.

Somalia: Somali Deputy Prime Minister Attends COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil

2 hours 15 min ago
[Shabelle] Belem, Brazil -- Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama on Friday attended the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, urging swift global action to curb the worsening impacts of climate change.

Africa: Climate Tipping Points Are Close - Scientists Urge Radical Action Before It's Too Late

2 hours 28 min ago
[The Conversation Africa] New research has found that the world has reached the first of many Earth system tipping points. These will cause catastrophic harm unless humanity takes urgent action.

Africa: Culture As a Sustainable Development Goal? It's Starting to Become a Reality

2 hours 28 min ago
[The Conversation Africa] Eight global millennium development goals were established in 2000 by member states of the United Nations (UN) and endorsed by other multilateral organisations. They ranged from eliminating hunger to empowering women, and from reducing child mortality to environmental sustainability.

Africa: Land Is Africa's Best Hope for Climate Adaptation - It Must Be the Focus At COP30

2 hours 30 min ago
[The Conversation Africa] Agriculture, forestry and other land uses together account for about 62% of Africa's greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, land degradation, deforestation and biodiversity loss are eroding Africa's resilience.

Zimbabwe: Climate Finance Neglects Workers and Communities, Warns ActionAid Ahead of COP30

Fri, 2025-11-07 15:28
[263Chat] Less than 3% of global climate finance is supporting approaches that protect workers, women, and communities during the shift to greener economies, according to a new report by ActionAid.

Nigeria: COP30 - Nigeria Demands Boost in Global Financing to Restore, Protect Nature

Fri, 2025-11-07 14:04
[Premium Times] VP Shettima says Nigeria is taking steps to restore climate, nature, and development balance with $3bn financing.

Zimbabwe: Schoolchildren Lead Tree-Planting Drive to Fight Hunger and Climate Change

Fri, 2025-11-07 12:17
[263Chat] Tafara 5 Council Primary School in Mabvuku became the latest hub for the Green the Ghetto urban greening movement after hosting a lively tree-planting event and the official launch of the Mabvuku Chapter yesterday.

Kenya: UNDP, UNCDF and WRI Launch Solar Cold Storage and E-Mobility Projects to Back Kenya's Climate Goals

Fri, 2025-11-07 09:10
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) have unveiled two Mitigation Action Facility-funded projects to advance Kenya's climate targets and sustainable development agenda: a nationwide rollout of solar-powered cold storage and an initiative to electrify two- and three-wheelers.

Nigeria: At COP30, VP Shettima Urges Global Shift From Talk to Action On Climate Crisis

Fri, 2025-11-07 07:45
[Leadership] Nigeria's Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has charged world leaders to move beyond pledging to performance, and from dialogue to taking reasonable action in tackling climate change and its attendant natural disasters that have claimed innocent lives and rendered many homeless across the globe.

Mozambique: Mozambique Calls for Greater Contribution From Most Polluting Countries

Fri, 2025-11-07 07:44
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican Agriculture Minister Roberto Albino believes that the most polluting economies should formally be pressured to increase funding and technical support for the most vulnerable countries in matters of climate change.

Africa: New Brazil-Led Fund Aims to Put Forest Protection At the Heart of Climate Action

Fri, 2025-11-07 07:25
[UN News] Tropical forests, vital allies in the fight against climate breakdown, are vanishing at an alarming rate. On Thursday, in a bid to help reverse this trend, Brazil launched a new initiative at a summit of world leaders in Belém, the gateway to the Amazon.

Africa: The Secret Life of Baobabs - How Bats and Moths Keep Africa's Giant Trees Alive

Fri, 2025-11-07 07:21
[The Conversation Africa] Baobabs are sometimes called "upside-down trees", because their branches look like roots reaching skywards. Of the eight species of baobab in the world, six are confined to Madagascar, one to northern Australia and one species, Adansonia digitata, is found across the savannah regions of continental Africa.

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