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South Africa: Time Running Out for Climate-Proofing the Basic Education Sector

Climate change in Africa News - Wed, 2025-06-18 13:13
[Daily Maverick] Climate-proofing the basic education system must be a national priority. The President and all of government must act with urgency to ensure that schools and learners are better prepared for the storms that lie ahead.

Africa: G20 Countries Could Produce Enough Renewable Energy for the Whole World - What Needs to Happen

Climate change in Africa News - Wed, 2025-06-18 07:31
[The Conversation Africa] The world's most developed economies have also burnt the most oil and coal (fossil fuels) over the years, causing the most climate change damage. Preventing further climate change means a global fossil fuel phase-out must happen by 2050. Climate change mitigation scientists Sven Teske and Saori Miyake analysed the potential for renewable energy in each of the G20 countries. They concluded that the G20 is in a position to generate enough renewable energy to supply the world. For African countries to

Namibia: Namibia Gets N$4.4 Billion for Decarbonisation

Climate change in Africa News - 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

Climate change in Africa News - 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: Second Africa Climate Summit Anticipated to Drive Actionable Climate Solutions

Climate change in Africa News - 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

Climate change in Africa News - 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

Climate change in Africa News - 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

Climate change in Africa News - 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

Climate change in Africa News - 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

Climate change in Africa News - 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

Climate change in Africa News - 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

Climate change in Africa News - 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

Climate change in Africa News - 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

Climate change in Africa News - 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

Climate change in Africa News - 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

Climate change in Africa News - 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

Climate change in Africa News - 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

Climate change in Africa News - 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

Climate change in Africa News - 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.

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