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Uganda: Adjumani Launches Groundbreaking Research On Women, Climate Policy

Wed, 2025-06-25 13:12
[Nile Post] A landmark research initiative aimed at bridging the gap between Uganda's national climate policies and local realities has been launched in Adjumani District, with a special focus on the voices of refugee women and women in host communities.

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.

Mauritius: Empowering Mauritius to Better Access Climate Financing

Fri, 2025-06-20 16:50
[Government of Mauritius] Empowering Mauritius to better access climate financing, particularly from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), was the focus of an inception workshop held today at the Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel in Port Louis. The workshop aimed to catalyse transformational adaptation and mitigation initiatives across the agriculture, water and energy sectors.

Africa: Global Survey Finds 8 Out of 10 People Support Taxing Oil and Gas Corporations to Pay for Climate Damages

Fri, 2025-06-20 16:49
[Oxfam] A majority of people believe governments must tax oil, gas and coal corporations for climate-related loss and damage, and that their government is not doing enough to counter the influence on politics of the super-rich and polluting industries. These are the key findings of a global survey, which reflects broad consensus across political affiliations, income levels and age groups.

Ethiopia: Climate Action in Focus As Ethiopia Prepares for Acs2

Fri, 2025-06-20 13:16
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia is intensifying diplomatic and multilateral efforts in preparation for the Second African Climate Summit (ACS2).

Africa: U.S.$365,000 Awarded to Refugee Entrepreneurs in Africa #WorldRefugeeDay

Fri, 2025-06-20 12:15
[Ashden] On World Refugee Day, climate solutions charity Ashden has announced grants totalling £270,000 (US$365,000) for refugee entrepreneurs bringing affordable, low carbon technologies to their communities in three countries in Africa.

Nigeria: Mokwa Flood - More Bodies Recovered After 14 Days

Fri, 2025-06-20 08:06
[Daily Trust] Two decomposed bodies of victims of the devastating flood that swept through Mokwa town, headquarters of Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, on May 29, were recovered on Thursday.

Tanzania: Samia Hassan Blesses the Installation of Climate Change Project Worth 440bn/-

Fri, 2025-06-20 08:00
[Daily News] Simiyu -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has laid the foundation stone for the implementation of the Climate Change Adaptation Project in Nyashimo, Simiyu Region, a 440bn/- initiative aimed at improving water access and sanitation.

Ethiopia: ACS2 Is Essential for Promoting Nature-Based Climate Action Solutions

Thu, 2025-06-19 18:36
[Ethiopian Herald] Africa's stance on the climate catastrophe is influenced by a number of elements such as its particular vulnerabilities, its share of global emissions, and the demand for just solutions.

Ethiopia: Bridging the Persistent, Growing Climate Finance Gap

Thu, 2025-06-19 18:36
[Ethiopian Herald] Despite contributing a mere 4 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, the African continent faces some of the most severe consequences of climate change.

Gambia: Climate Projects Can Bring Big Economic Benefits!

Thu, 2025-06-19 17:50
[The Point] As floods, fires and heatwaves grow more frequent and destructive, new research shows that climate adaptation isn't just urgent. It's also one of the smartest investments governments can make.

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