Climate change in Africa News

[Vanguard] The United Kingdom Government has committed £19 million to strengthen climate-resilient health and education infrastructure in Nigeria, in partnership with the Federal Government, UNICEF, and the governments of Kano and Jigawa States.

[MAP] Rabat -- Locally heavy thunderstorms with strong gusts of wind are expected Monday across multiple Moroccan provinces, prompting an orange-level weather alert from Morocco's weather authority.

[MAP] Addis Ababa -- The 2nd Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) opened Monday in Addis Ababa, with Morocco participating in the high-level gathering aimed at advancing the continent's climate agenda and sustainable development priorities.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Several initiatives are underway in Ethiopia to leverage wetlands for economic benefit, according to Ministry of Water and Energy.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Addis Ababa -- Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to climate resilience and sustainable development during the Africa Regional Climate Week held at the Addis Convention Centre in Addis Ababa.

[Daily Trust] The FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has forged partnership with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) on engineering systems to enhance disaster management in Abuja.

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[Liberian Observer] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia--A major discussion point at the Second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa is a shift in how African leaders address climate finance. The central question is how to "shift from aid to investment in local innovation," and to assess whether current grant-based climate finance is truly fit for its purpose.

[New Times] Rwanda has called for urgent reforms to the global climate finance system to ensure African countries get access to adequate resources without worsening their debt burden.

[Premium Times] The project is part of the Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Basic Services (CRIBS) initiative, led by the UK Government.

[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended the 2nd Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, where he held bilateral talks with Djibouti's President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh and Kenya's President William Ruto.

[Capital FM] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) officially opened Monday in Addis Ababa, bringing together African leaders, policymakers, and global climate partners to chart a path toward a greener and more resilient continent.

[Capital FM] Addis Ababa -- President William Ruto has challenged the international community to step up contributions in climate change adaptation and mitigation to complement Africa's efforts.

[Capital FM] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced Ethiopia's formal bid to host the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32) in 2027, positioning the country as a hub of climate diplomacy and innovation.

[African Union] The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) opened today in Addis Ababa with a clear call from African leaders to move from rhetoric to action--positioning Africa not as a victim of climate change, but as a driving force of solutions and the next global climate economy.

[263Chat] Chipinge district continues to be one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in Zimbabwe facing frequent droughts, floods and natural disasters such as the Lisungwe floods, Bandama dam burst and cyclones including Idai, Eloise and Charlane.

[Addis Standard] Addis Ababa -- The European Investment Bank's development arm, EIB Global, has signed technical assistance agreements with Zemen Bank, Dashen Bank and Hibret Bank to strengthen their capacity in managing climate risks and expanding green lending in Ethiopia.

[The Conversation Africa] Australia's black wattle tree (Acacia mearnsii) has spread across South Africa, taking over millions of hectares of land and pushing indigenous plants aside. Economist Saul Ngarava researches agriculture and the connection between water, energy, food, social justice and land reform. He was part of a team who surveyed 1,184 homes in South Africa's North West, Northern Cape and Eastern Cape provinces, to see if those who burn black wattle for cooking have more energy security than those who don't. He also

[Shabelle] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived Saturday in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa to attend the second edition of the Africa Climate Summit, an event bringing together leaders from across the continent to address the growing challenges posed by climate change.