Climate change in Africa News

[allAfrica] In a world drowning in plastic waste, a revolution is brewing. From January 23 to 25, South Africa played host to a groundbreaking meeting of international Plastics Pacts, signaling a unified global effort to tackle the plastic crisis.

[Nyasa Times] The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) has said the death toll from various disasters during this year's rainy season has risen from five, as reported on January 9, to eight now.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Members of Parliament (MPs) have called on the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, to fast track implementation of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2022 as a way of curbing the use of substandard fishing gear.

[Premium Times] Mokwa, Niger State -- Niger State lost 76 hectares of tree cover, equivalent to 324 kilotonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, in 2022, according to Global Forest Watch, a forest-tracking platform. In January 2024 alone, at least 334 deforestation alerts were reported within the state.

[New Times] The Rwanda Meteorology Agency has alerted the public to expect significant heavy rainfall throughout the country in February, exceeding usual averages.

[Premium Times] Mr Mojeed is selected, alongside 31 other media professionals from across the world.

[African Arguments] The new fund is a step towards climate justice. But its host and size leave many questions unanswered.

[The Conversation Africa] In the past, wetlands were often seen as undesirable landscapes - waterlogged areas that were difficult to navigate, impossible to build on or farm, and a source of pests such as mosquitoes. But the view on wetlands has shifted as we have learnt how important these ecosystems are for essential "services". They purify water and provide habitats for plants and animals.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Landesa, a global advocate for land rights and women's empowerment, in collaboration with the Rights and Rice Foundation, has commenced a groundbreaking conference titled "Land Rights for Inclusive Climate Action and Sustainable Development" in Monrovia.

[The Herald] COMING hot on the heels of the recent heavy downpours that reignited farmers' hopes for a decent season, the current dry spell has triggered fresh concerns among farmers, as they fear their crops may succumb to the subsequent high temperatures.

[Capital FM] Nyanbdarua -- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday evening visited families affected by heavy rains and windstorms Kinangop constituency in Nyandarua county, which caused massive destruction rendering them homeless.

[Daily News] AFRICA: THE EAC countries are now beginning to tap into carbon trading by calling investors to invest in this new lucrative business. Carbon credit markets enable industrialised nations and businesses to offset their carbon emissions by investing in ecofriendly projects elsewhere.

[allAfrica] Despite not securing a phase-out of fossil fuels, COP28 witnessed a historic focus on food. The summit saw over $7 billion in funding commitments, as well as a pledge by 152 countries to include food and agriculture in their climate plans.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Today marks the commencement of the groundbreaking Land Rights for Inclusive Climate Action and Sustainable Development Conference at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Monrovia. Hosted by Landesa Liberia in collaboration with the Rights and Rice Foundation, the conference aims to address the critical nexus between land rights, climate change, and sustainable development in Liberia.

[IMF] The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved today an 18-month arrangement for Cameroon under the IMF Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) for a total amount of SDR 138 million (about US$183.4 million, 50 percent of quota), with disbursements to start when the First Review of the arrangement is completed.

[Nigeria Health Watch] Climate change poses a critical global crisis, impacting environments and threatening public health. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), climate change is expected to cause approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year between 2030 and 2050, from undernutrition, malaria, diarrhoea, and heat stress alone. This calls for urgent collective action to protect communities worldwide.

[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM: DAR ES SALAAM Stock Exchange (DSE) market turnover has declined by 23 per cent notably due to reduced activities in the pre-arranged boards.

[Global Witness] $223 billion of this to be spent on new gas production to supply Europe

[The Conversation Africa] Maize is the preferred staple of most of southern Africa. In Malawi it supplies two-thirds of national calorie intake. Nine out of 10 farming households produce maize and devote over 70% of their land to growing it.

[WRAP] The first ever meeting of the international members of the Plastics Pact Network convened in South Africa this week, with delegates from around the world meeting in Cape Town. The inaugural three-day intensive programme is a chance for all to share experiences and knowledge to accelerate critical work reducing the global impact of plastic waste, and pollution.