Climate change in Africa News

[Government of Mauritius] The Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, made a statement, this afternoon, at the headquarters of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Centre (NDRRMC) in Port Louis, after a review of the situation following the recent heavy rains associated with the Tropical Cyclone Belal, in the presence of the Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Local Government and Disaster Risk Management, Dr Mohammad Anwar Husnoo.

[The Conversation Africa] Ghana has introduced some climate change policies and general environmental regulations but has yet to pass a Climate Change Act. This leaves the country without effective legal and regulatory instruments for addressing climate change. Climate change law expert Kikelomo Kila sets out her findings in a recent paper on why Ghana must not follow the "command and control" regulatory approach.

[Afrobarometer] Citizens aware of climate change say action is needed from government, developed countries, business and industry, and ordinary people.

[DW] From Angola to Zambia: The 2023 top ten forgotten humanitarian crises all took place in Africa, says Care International, and climate change played a huge role. The organization's takeaway: More media attention is needed.

[Nyasa Times] Officials from the Ministry of Water and Sanitation say at least 33 rivers are either flooding or risk flooding due to heavy rains in most parts of the country.

[Nyasa Times] Climate Change activists are excited with the rise of water levels on Lake Malawi, saying this will improve fish breeding in the lake.

[allAfrica] Harare -- Emergency personnel are working through the night due to flash floods brought on by torrential rains in KwaZulu-Natal, which left a path of devastation in certain areas of northern Durban and the north coast, IOL reports.

[New Times] Green building goes beyond just having solar panels to enhance and protect the environment; it also has a significant impact on people-- green building aims to reduce the environmental impact of buildings while also improving the health and well-being of occupants.

[New Zimbabwe] OVER 700 houses have collapsed in Epworth since the commencement of the rainy season, with December's incessant showers leaving hundreds more homeless and desperate for aid.

[DW] A group of small-scale miners were working in northern Tanzania when the ground caved in and buried them inside. Mining in the area was restricted due to ongoing heavy rains.

[New Zimbabwe] THE Meteorological Services Department has warned the public of heavy rains and potential flash floods countrywide from 11 to 17 January.

[African Arguments] New in-depth analysis finds that less than one-third of donors' commitments have actually been dispersed for climate projects.

[African Arguments] Though the talks' long overdue focus on food and agriculture ultimately disappointed, it provides a starting point for future action and advocacy.

[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan has urged patience from those affected by the two disasters that hit the island nation on December 7, 2023, during a live televised press conference on Tuesday.

[African Arguments] Mohamed Nasr, who formerly headed the COP27 presidency team, looks back at the outcomes from COP28 and what they mean for Africa.

[AIM] Chimoio -- Mozambique's relief agency, the National Disaster Management Institute (INGD), has warned that over 160,000 people may be affected by natural disasters, in the central Mozambican province of Manica, as the peak of the current rainy season approaches.

[Daily News] MANYARA: EAST African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has donated 1,000 cement bags to support mudslide victims in Hanang District, Manyara Region.

[Premium Times] Mr Salako said he will consciously reduce air travel for himself and his family and that each time they travel internationally, they will plant a tree to give back to nature.

[The Herald] More rain is likely to fall today and tomorrow across the country, forecasts the Meteorological Services Department, with the public warned of possible flooding in some areas.

[The New Humanitarian] Geneva -- Beyond Gaza and Ukraine, emergency aid needs are going unmet in these neglected hotspots around the globe.