Climate change in Africa News

[UN News] The Amazonian city of Belém, Brazil, will be the global focus of efforts to tackle the climate crisis next year, when it hosts one of the most significant UN climate conferences in recent years. However, well before the event in November, 2025 will see plenty of opportunities to make important progress on several climate-related issues, from the staggering levels of plastic pollution to financing the shift to a cleaner global economy.

[MAP] Concepcion (Chile) -- Chilean and Moroccan universities are called upon to forge closer ties and intensify their exchanges on topics as diverse as climate change and equity policies, said Paulina Astroza, Professor of Law and Director of the Center for European Studies Center at the Chilean University of Concepcion.

[IPS] Nairobi -- This year has been a landmark one for climate and environment policy. Starting with the UN's COP16 biodiversity talks in October, followed by the COP29 climate talks in November, and closing with the desertification COP16 in December, few years have offered such critical moments back-to-back.

[Dabanga] El Gezira Aba / Jebel Aulia -- The humanitarian situation in White Nile state has rapidly deteriorated over the past week as floods and a cholera outbreak continue to wreak havoc. Thousands are displaced, homes have been destroyed, and the crisis is compounded by ongoing conflict around the Jebel Aulia reservoir.

[Dabanga] El Gezira Aba / Jebel Aulia -- The humanitarian situation in White Nile state has rapidly deteriorated over the past week as floods and a cholera outbreak continue to wreak havoc. Thousands are displaced, homes have been destroyed, and the crisis is compounded by ongoing conflict around the Jebel Aulia reservoir.

[The Conversation Africa] Airline travel is a major contributor to anthropogenic climate change, amounting to about 4% of all global greenhouse gas emissions every year. Airlines must take specific measures to reduce, and ideally neutralise, their greenhouse gas emissions and environmental footprint. The airline industry and air travellers are aware of this. However, the question of who should pay for the transition to green air travel is still under debate.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The establishment of special fund for the implementation of green legacy initiative and rehabilitation of degraded land in Ethiopia will help the efforts being carried out to sustainably develop the degraded lands across the country, Ethiopian Forestry Development announced.

[The Herald] A European Union rule designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions from shipping is about to start adding to the industry's fuel bills.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted rainfall in various parts of the country from December 24 to December 30.

[The Herald] MINING companies must conduct thorough risk assessments and implement robust safety measures to protect their workers during the rainy season, Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando has said.

[Nile Post] Uganda, a nation known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity, is at a critical crossroads.

[AIM] Maputo -- The known death toll from tropical cyclone Chido, which hit several districts in the northern provinces of Cabo Delgado and Nampula last weekend has risen from 34 to 94.

[Premium Times] Mr Idris said this season typically runs from October to May, with May being the peak month. Outbreaks typically occur during the dry season, when human exposure to rodents is highest.

[Afrobarometer] Large majorities say their region has seen more intense droughts and floods during the past decade.

[Namibian] As the rainy season begins, the communities of the Ohangwena region have been urged to take advantage and maximise on cultivating the fields.

[Nile Post] Heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc on the Mubende-Kasanda route at Kalongo, rendering it impassable and causing significant disruptions for travelers.

[IPS] United Nations -- The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that 2024 is on track to be the hottest year in recorded history, surpassing 2023. This can be attributed to heightened reliance on fossil fuels and the reluctance of industries worldwide to pivot to green energy practices. The rapid acceleration of global temperatures has alarmed scientists, with many expressing concern over the environmental, economic, and social implications of the worsening climate crisis.

[The Herald] Tropical Depression Chido brought extra rain across Zimbabwe yesterday in combination with a mid-level cloud band from Botswana, with some areas receiving heavy downpours of over 60mm while others saw less than 15mm.

[VOA] Maputo, Mozambique -- Mozambique began constructing homes for victims of Cyclone Chido this week after the storm swept through three of the country's northern regions Sunday, killing at least 70 people and injuring 600 others as it left behind a trail of destruction.

[Daily Maverick] Floods hit Tshwane on Friday night and claimed the lives of a motorist and motorcyclist in Centurion, Tshwane.