Climate change in Africa News

[Liberian Observer] As world leaders gather in Brazil for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to reinforce global action on climate change, Liberia's credibility as a forest conservation champion is coming under severe strain. In the Southeastern region of the country, especially Grand Gedeh County, thousands of hectares of pristine forest are being razed to make way for cocoa cultivation -- a trend that environmentalists warn could erase decades of progress in forest protection and climate resilience.

[Leadership] The Lagos State government has opened the book building for its dual bond offerings: a N200 billion Series IV Bond and a N14.815 billion Series III Green Bond, under its N1 trillion Debt and Hybrid Instruments Issuance Programme. This move aims to bolster infrastructure financing and advance climate-resilient development across the state.

[SAnews.gov.za] During this week's climate conference, government will push forward the implementation of securing the US$1.3 trillion in climate finance pledged to developing countries last year.

[Liberian Observer] It is already evening, and the skies above Monrovia are surprisingly clear. The front view of Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, Jeanine Cooper's, yard on Mamba Point is eye-catching: a scene of bushy green flowers and trees standing still as the breeze from the rolling Atlantic Ocean nearby flows through, gently waving.

[People's Dispatch] The meeting has been filled with warnings and urgent calls to action from more than 50 heads of state.

[UN Women] As global leaders gather in Belém, Brazil, for the thirtieth UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) Conference of the Parties (COP30), UN Women is calling for the adoption of a transformative, well-funded, and accountable Gender Action Plan (GAP), a framework that ensures climate policies and actions take gender equality into account. Its adoption at COP30 will shape the next decade of global climate action and determine whether gender

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[Premium Times] VP Shettima says Nigeria is taking steps to restore climate, nature, and development balance with $3bn financing.