Climate change in Africa News

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Every US$1 invested in tackling climate change and air pollution together could generate about US$15 in economic benefits, a new United Nations assessment has found, strengthening the case for governments and investors to treat environmental action as an economic investment rather than a cost.

[ISS] A looming super El Niño makes Africa's leap from fossil fuels to a renewables-dominated energy mix urgent.

[Shabelle] Beledweyne, Somalia -- Senior officials from Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) have stepped up public awareness efforts in and around Beledweyne, warning residents to prepare for possible flooding and other risks linked to the forecast El Nino conditions.

[The Conversation Africa] African countries have committed themselves to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and protecting their people from the worsening effects of climate change. These commitments form part of the Paris Agreement, an international climate treaty adopted in 2015 in which countries agreed to take steps to limit global warming.

[Dabanga] Sudan's pastoralists and smallholder farmers are facing mounting pressure from climate change, while displaced families in South Kordofan continue to struggle with access to water and healthcare, according to initiatives highlighted by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

[IPS] Nairobi, Kenya -- Across the Kenya-Tanzania rangelands, communities have long understood a reality that the global community is increasingly recognising: healthy rangelands support livelihoods, wildlife, water resources and local economies. They are among Africa's most important natural assets and a foundation for resilience in a changing climate.

[Nyasa Times] The UK has committed approximately $3 million (about K5.3 billion) to support Malawi's response and preparedness for a forecast severe El Niño event during the 2026/27 rainfall season.

[GroundUp] Activists gathered at the Philippi Horticultural Area to discuss water and food security

[The Conversation Africa] Delegates from 196 nations plus EU officials have met in Mongolia to discuss how best to tackle drought and desertification.

[Nile Post] The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has called on the Government to introduce emergency measures to protect crops and livestock as a severe dry spell causes crops to wither and livestock to die in parts of Uganda.

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says cold to very cold, wet, and windy conditions can be expected in places over the Namakwa District of the Northern Cape and the interior of the Western Cape on Friday.

[AIM] Marracuene -- Extreme weather events have caused losses estimated at 76 million US dollars to Mozambique's publicly-owned electricity company, EDM.

[Capital FM] Kenya has been warned. The anticipated October-November-December rains could bring significant relief to some parts of the country, replenishing water sources and supporting agriculture. But if forecasts of intense and prolonged rainfall materialise, the consequences could also be devastating.

[IPS] Kigali -- As climate disasters frequent across the African continent, governments have been promoting climate-smart innovations, including the development of drought-resistant crops.

[New Times] The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has launched a $200 million blended finance facility to expand climate adaptation financing for farmers in Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- AS the country braces for the possibility of heavy El Niño rains, the government has put in place a nationwide contingency plan to help communities and institutions cope with potential floods, landslides and disease outbreaks.

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[Nyasa Times] Malawi has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 51 percent by 2040, against a business-as-usual baseline.

[Nile Post] The Third Annual Africa Climate Finance Conference has ended in Kampala with a call for African governments, financial institutions, development partners and the private sector to move beyond climate commitments and channel funding into bankable, locally led solutions.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) have launched a partnership aimed at unlocking more domestic and international capital for climate adaptation and resilience businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa.