Climate change in Africa News

[IPS] Baku -- As the world intensifies its fight against climate change, the clean energy transition--shifting from fossil fuels to renewable sources--has become a linchpin for sustainable development.

[IPS] Baku -- As Brazil gears up to host COP30 in Belém next year, Moisés Savian, the country's Secretary of Land Governance, Territorial and Socio Environmental Development, outlined the event's significance in showcasing Brazil's environmental policies and fostering global collaboration.

[IPS] As delegates at COP29 stroll through the venue in Baku, Azerbaijan, many pause to marvel at the stunning portraits of animals and birds adorning the pavilion walls. These 16 captivating images, showcasing Azerbaijan's rich biodiversity, are more than just art--they're a call to action.

[IPS] Baku -- Education is under threat as multiple crises push children out of school and into harms way. COP29 Baku could break historical barriers that hold back education from playing a unique, critical role to accelerate the ambition of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement, protecting people and planet from life-threatening risks of climate change.

[Liberian Observer] With just a day to climax the 29th Session of the Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the organizers have released the draft document outlining how funds for the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) will be mobilized and distributed. However, the amount paid by which country is not mentioned.

[Premium Times] Mr Guterres said there is a need for a major push to get discussions over the finishing line to deliver an ambitious and balanced package on all pending issues, with a new finance goal at its heart.

[Premium Times] The AGN said it is critical that Parties agree to specific commitments to reduce the high cost of capital, increase mobilisation ratios, and extend the reach of non-debt financial instruments

[AI London] Reacting to this morning's release of several draft decision texts at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Ann Harrison, Amnesty International's Climate Justice Advisor, said:

[WFP] Harare -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 5.1 million from the Government of Japan to support 37,000 climate-affected smallholder farmers across five districts in Zimbabwe. The three-year project will enhance food security and resilience for smallholder farmers by establishing water-based infrastructure, developing value chains, and strengthening agricultural extension service capacity.

[IPS] Dakar, Senegal -- At the UN climate change conference in Baku (COP29), government officials are scrambling for an agreement on a new climate financial package. There is a well established consensus that the climate crisis is exacerbating the hardships of vulnerable communities around the world. The question now is who's going to pay for the staggering costs?

[Africa Renewal] Stakeholders call for balanced AI regulations to harness its potential for societal good

[IPS] Baku -- As climate change wreaks havoc across the globe, its effects are most acutely felt by those living in vulnerable coastal and rural communities.

[IPS] Baku -- The Nigeria Pavilion came alive with vibrant colors, cultural pride, and meaningful discussions during the celebration of Nigeria Day this week at COP29.

[ISS] Support for financing loss and damage isn't keeping pace with climate impacts in vulnerable countries.

[The Herald] In view of scientific evidence that has been presented by experts on the damage that is occurring on the environment, it seems solving environmental problems requires something more than science.

[IPS] Baku -- Of all fossil fuels, coal has had the most serious and long-term effects on global warming. When burnt, coal releases more carbon dioxide than oil and gas, producing an estimated 39 percent of the global carbon dioxide emissions. Yet, coal is still the number one energy source, providing nearly 40 percent of the world's electricity.

[IPS] Baku -- Today the COP29 Presidency released a much-awaited new draft text as the end draws near.

[Premium Times] With less than 48 hours to the end of the COP negotiations in Baku, Parties and delegations from Global South are gunning for a $1.3 trillion new annual climate finance target, designed to provide support for vulnerable climate frontline communities.

[Capital FM] COP29 is ending on Friday in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, but there is no deal in sight as negotiators remain deadlocked over climate finance--the summit's central issue. Dubbed the "finance COP," this year's conference was expected to deliver a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) to replace the outdated $100 billion annual pledge by developed nations. Instead, talks have stalled, leaving frustrations high and hopes low.

[Premium Times] Meanwhile, the Borno State officials declined to provide a detailed breakdown of the sources of the funds received and the outstanding amounts.