Climate change in Africa News
South Africa: Snow Could Fall in Parts of Gauteng This Week
[Scrolla] Light snow, sleet or rain may hit Gauteng on Wednesday night, with Magaliesburg the most likely spot to see flakes. Free State and Northern Cape face severe storms with hail, while coastal towns may see dangerous waves.
Liberia: P$DP Launches Women's Economic Resilience, Focus On Financial Accountability, Climate Change and Leadership
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Platform for Dialogue and Peace (P4DP) has launched a 16-month project to empower rural women and marginalized groups in Montserrado, Bong, Grand Gedeh, and Grand Bassa Counties.
Africa: Climate Summit to Take Steps That Enable Implementation of Effective Solutions for Africa
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia will host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS-2) which is expected to take steps towards implementing effective climate action solutions while securing genuine international commitments to support environmental and climate initiatives in the continent.
Africa: Landlocked Nations Form New Bloc to Confront Climate Crisis and Inequity
[IPS] Awaza, Turkmenistan -- "The term 'negotiation' must be understood in ethical context... When an arsonist comes and burns down my house and then asks me to negotiate so I can rebuild my house, that becomes the paradox."
Africa: Why Crop Diversity Matters for the Future of Food
[IPS] Rome -- Yurdi Yasmi is Director of the Plant Production and Protection Division at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Africa: Nature's Underground Engineers - How Plant Roots Could Save Harvests From Drought
[The Conversation Africa] Ever wondered how a delicate plant root can push its way through hard ground? It's a feat of engineering happening beneath our feet.
