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Namibia: Namibia Gets N$4.4 Billion for Decarbonisation

Tue, 2025-06-17 20:17
[Namibian] Namibia has secured N$4.48 billion (US$250 million) through the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

East Africa: Liberia's Civil Society Demands Fiscal Reform and Climate Justice Ahead of Global Finance Summit

Tue, 2025-06-17 15:02
[FrontPageAfrica] As Liberia prepares for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, a vital United Nations-led global summit focused on mobilizing resources to fund sustainable development, later this year, civil society leaders has mounted a bold challenge to the status quo -- demanding transparency, tax justice, and climate-conscious reforms from government as foreign aid is slashed and public debt has reached concerning levels.

Africa: All of Africa Today - June 17, 2025

Tue, 2025-06-17 10:31
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Africa: Second Africa Climate Summit Anticipated to Drive Actionable Climate Solutions

Tue, 2025-06-17 08:02
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Minister of Planning and Development Fitsum Assefa underscored that Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), would be instrumental to catalyze solutions for a resilient future.

Nigeria: More Needed to Combat Desertification, Drought

Tue, 2025-06-17 07:53
[Daily Trust] Today, June 17, is World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. The global observance, hosted by Colombia, is led by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). With the theme 'Restore the Land. Unlock the Opportunities,' it is spotlighting the undeniable economic, social, and environmental benefits of land restoration for people and the planet.

Nigeria: Heatwaves - Koolboks Set to Transform Sustainable Cooling Solutions for Businesses

Mon, 2025-06-16 20:28
[Leadership] Amid soaring inflation, fuel price hikes, and intensifying heatwaves, a revolutionary platform is delivering affordable, sustainable cooling solutions to homes and small businesses across Africa.

Nigeria: Heavy Rainfall - Lagos Warns Residents Against Flash Floods

Mon, 2025-06-16 18:49
[Vanguard] On the heels of yesterday's torrential rains and attendant flooding in some parts of Lagos State, the state government has warned residents, especially those living in low-lying areas, to be at alert because of possible encounter with flash floods.

Ethiopia: Nat'l Park Supports Ethiopia's Climate Resilience

Mon, 2025-06-16 18:34
[Ethiopian Herald] CENTRAL ETHIOPIA- The Ministry of Tourism has emphasized the critical role of Gibe Sheleko National Park in environmental conservation and climate change mitigation, in alignment with Ethiopia's broader commitment to sustainable development and tourism growth.

Congo-Kinshasa: Kinshasa's Heavy Rains in Dry Season Leaves 29 Dead

Mon, 2025-06-16 15:29
[New Times] At least 29 people were killed over the weekend by heavy rains in the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), local authorities said Monday.

Africa: Two New World Bank Reports Offer Roadmap for Sierra Leone's Sustainable Growth Amid Climate Threats

Mon, 2025-06-16 13:41
[World Bank] Freetown -- The World Bank today launched the Sierra Leone Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) and the Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR), two core analytical reports that provide essential insights into the country's economic and climate challenges, offering strategic pathways for sustainable growth and resiliencee.

Nigeria: Nuclear Energy Push a False Climate Solution, Says Coalition Report

Mon, 2025-06-16 13:13
[Leadership] As Nigeria and other African countries increasingly announce plans to embrace nuclear power in their energy mix, a coalition of civil society organisations from Africa, Europe, and Russia has released a scathing new report labelling the continent's nuclear ambitions a 'false climate solution.'

Africa: Upcoming Second Africa Climate Summit to Be Hosted in Addis Would Promote Nature-Based Solutions, Says PM Abiy

Mon, 2025-06-16 11:30
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in his social media channel, shared that Ethiopia, the Land of Origins, will host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) from September 8-10, 2025, in partnership with the African Union.

Rwanda: 10 Ways Rwanda Is Spending On Climate Adaptation in New Budget

Mon, 2025-06-16 07:58
[New Times] The government plans to spend Rwf7 trillion in the 2025/26 fiscal year, which starts July 1, with a significant share of the funding sourced domestically, which reflects a steady progress toward sustainable national financing.

Africa: UN Ocean Summit in Nice Closes With Wave of Commitments

Mon, 2025-06-16 07:34
[UN News] Ships in the port of Nice sounded their fog-horns on Friday, a brassy crescendo to a rare moment of global unity as the Third United Nations Ocean Conference drew to a close. Moments earlier, more than 170 countries had adopted by consensus a sweeping political declaration promising urgent action to protect the ocean.

Mozambique: Reviving Mangroves At the Edge of Mozambique Channel

Mon, 2025-06-16 07:31
[IPS] Nice, France -- Just before dawn, a flotilla of wooden canoes drifts silently through mangrove-tangled channels where roots sprout from the black mud of the lagoon. Here, at the edge between sea and forest, lies a story of restoration.

Namibia: Farmers Warned Against Extreme Cold

Thu, 2025-06-12 20:48
[Namibian] The Namibia Meteorological Service says the current cold front sweeping across the country will largely affect livestock.

Nigeria: Windstorm Kills 6, Injures 30 in Taraba

Thu, 2025-06-12 17:33
[Daily Trust] A severe windstorm in Garba-Chede, a town in Bali Local Government Area (LGA) of Taraba State, has claimed no fewer than six lives and left 30 others wounded.

Africa: Africa's Decarbonisation Dilemma

Thu, 2025-06-12 15:30
[ISS] Without enough capital or enabling global policy, expecting Africa to decouple economic growth from carbon emissions is a pipe dream.

Zimbabwe: Harare Goes Green - Capital City Leads Zimbabwe's Climate Fight With Bold Urban Solutions

Thu, 2025-06-12 15:21
[RFI] Harare, Zimbabwe - Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, is fast becoming a key player in the battle against climate change, developing innovative approaches to tackle waste management, restore degraded ecosystems, and promote sustainable urban planning. Like many other cities across the globe, Harare faces significant environmental challenges - yet it is also a site of remarkable community-driven solutions and government-led initiatives aimed at securing a greener, more sustainable future.

South Africa: COGTA Committee Chairperson Calls for Assistance for Flood Victims in Eastern Cape and KZN

Thu, 2025-06-12 13:05
[Parliament of South Africa] Parliament, Thursday, 12 June 2025 - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has noted with sadness the severe flooding that has left 49 people dead so far and others without homes as flood waters washed away houses and destroyed road infrastructure in the Eastern Cape.

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