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Madagascar: Communities Reeling From Cyclone Gamane Ready for Brewing Storms

Climate change in Africa News - Mon, 2024-12-30 20:04
[WFP] How funds enable the Government and the World Food Programme to ensure people are informed and prepared

Africa: Climate Youth Advocate Making a Difference

Climate change in Africa News - Mon, 2024-12-30 19:47
[Africa Renewal] Maguette Ba, a young climate activist, advocates for a clean environment in her home country of Senegal. At 23, she wants to protect natural resources, raise awareness among young people and propose solutions suited to African realities.

Somalia: Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and Sodma Discuss Partnering in Tackling Climate Change and Supporting Vulnerable Families

Climate change in Africa News - Mon, 2024-12-30 16:02
[Radio Dalsan] Minister of Labour and Social Affairs has on Sunday held meeting with the Somali Disaster Management Agency ( SODMA) Commissioner Mohamud Moalim Abdulle.

Kenya: Ruto Hails Carter's Efforts in Championing Global Peace, Human Rights and Climate Justice

Climate change in Africa News - Mon, 2024-12-30 13:44
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has praised former United States President Jimmy Carter for his efforts in championing global peace, human rights, and climate justice in a condolence message on Monday.

Zimbabwe: Govt Pats Itself On the Back for Effective Response to 'Worst Drought Since Independence'

Climate change in Africa News - Mon, 2024-12-30 12:35
[New Zimbabwe] The government had an effective response to the ongoing devastating El Nino-induced drought, Zimbabwe's worst in four decades, Agriculture Minister Anxious Masuka has said.

Mozambique: MSF Improves People's Access to Healthcare in Wake of Cyclone Chido

Climate change in Africa News - Mon, 2024-12-30 11:12
[MSF] Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has launched an emergency response, alongside the Ministry of Health, to ensure people have access to healthcare in the most affected area of northern Mozambique, following the devastation caused by cyclone Chido. The cyclone, which made landfall on 15 December, has affected hundreds of thousands of people and further damaged the health system in the conflict-hit southern African country. MSF calls on donors and other humanitarian organisations to quickly mobilise support to

Africa: The Climate Crisis - 5 Things to Watch Out for in 2025

Climate change in Africa News - Mon, 2024-12-30 08:03
[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.

Morocco: Chilean, Moroccan Universities Urged to Forge Closer Ties - Professor

Climate change in Africa News - Sat, 2024-12-28 11:11
[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.

Africa: This Year's Three UN Summits Set the Stage for COP30 to Transform Food Systems

Climate change in Africa News - Fri, 2024-12-27 09:09
[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.

Sudan: Sudan Floods and Cholera Devastate White Nile Communities

Climate change in Africa News - Fri, 2024-12-27 09:03
[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.

Sudan: Sudan Floods and Cholera Devastate White Nile Communities

Climate change in Africa News - Fri, 2024-12-27 09:03
[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.

South Africa: 'Don't Touch My Pocket!' South African Passengers Say Airlines Must Pay for Reducing Their Carbon Footprint, Not Them

Climate change in Africa News - Fri, 2024-12-27 09:01
[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.

Ethiopia: Establishment of Special Fund Demonstrates Ethiopia's Determination to Tackle Impacts of Climate Change

Climate change in Africa News - Wed, 2024-12-25 20:41
[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.

Africa: EU Climate Rule - The Pros and Cons

Climate change in Africa News - Tue, 2024-12-24 15:17
[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.

Kenya: Prepare for Heavy Rains Until New Year, Weatherman Warns

Climate change in Africa News - Tue, 2024-12-24 14:56
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted rainfall in various parts of the country from December 24 to December 30.

Zimbabwe: Protect Miners in Rainy Season - Minister

Climate change in Africa News - Tue, 2024-12-24 12:33
[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.

Uganda: Economic Growth At the Expense of Nature - the Perils of a Missing Biodiversity Plan

Climate change in Africa News - Tue, 2024-12-24 08:27
[Nile Post] Uganda, a nation known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity, is at a critical crossroads.

Mozambique: Cyclone Chido Leaves 94 Dead in Mozambique

Climate change in Africa News - Tue, 2024-12-24 08:11
[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.

Nigeria: Climate Change Fueling Rise in Lassa Fever Cases - NCDC DG

Climate change in Africa News - Tue, 2024-12-24 07:57
[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.

Niger: Nigeriens Seek More Government Action On Climate Change

Climate change in Africa News - Tue, 2024-12-24 07:45
[Afrobarometer] Large majorities say their region has seen more intense droughts and floods during the past decade.

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