Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 2 September 2024 – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the African Union Commission, today jointly launched the 2023 State of the Climate in Africa report at the 12th Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA12) Conference.

Abidjan, 30 August, 2024 (ECA) It is a privilege to join you today. Let me start by congratulating the World Meteorological Organization  for launch the fifth series of the Annual Report on the State of the Climate in Africa, with contributions from the African Union Commission, the Africa Development Bank, Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA) and other partners.

Nairobi, 07 September 2023 (ECA) 

ECA's Linus Mofor on #CCDA2023 & climate action in Africa

Nairobi, 04 September 2023 (ECA) - In a world facing the imminent threats of climate change, Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads. Climate change has evolved from a distant threat to an immediate reality, demanding our immediate attention according to Mwenda Mithika,  the Executive Director of the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) at the  11th CCDA conference.

Niamey, Niger, 27 February 2023 (ECA) - Africa needs to expedite climate action by tapping new sustainable technologies to cope with climate change impacts that are exacerbating social instability and food security, particularly in the Sahel region.