End Injustices to Make Africa Climate Resilient By Sharon Atieno With the continent’s potential for green growth being at the centre of the Africa Climate Summit and renewable energy poised as one of the suitable areas, addressing injustices is crucial to attaining this potential. The United Nations General Secretary, Antonio Guterres said during the ongoing […]

Kenya’s National Farmers Day Initiative: Cultivating Prosperity, Climate Resilience By Whitney Akinyi The inaugural Africa Climate Summit week is not just a gathering of Heads of States and international delegates, but also a platform for showcasing local initiatives that are making a tangible impact on climate action and sustainable development. One such initiative, the National […]

Agroecology, Silver Bullet to Africa’s Chronic Hunger, Thirst By Joyce Chimbi An increasing number of African countries are in the throng of a spiraling food crisis instigated by erratic and drastic changes in weather patterns. The deterioration in food security is such that in the greater Horn of Africa, nearly 60 million people are in […]

US$ 650M Investment to Advance Carbon Markets in Africa By Sharon Atieno The quest for Africa to unlock investment in its vast resources through carbon markets has received a US$ 650 million boost. The commitment was made by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Independent Climate Change Acceleration (UICCA) and Climate Asset Management during a panel […]

Africa’s Inaugural Climate Summit Commences in Nairobi By Gift Briton The inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS23) has officially kicked off in Nairobi, Kenya. The summit which runs between 4th -6th September, has attracted thousands of participants across the globe including Heads of Governments and Ministers, civil societies, international and non-governmental organizations, youth representatives and representatives […]

Africa: Action Needed as Climate Change Linked to Disease Outbreaks By Sharon Atieno Unless action is taken to include health in climate change discussions, the African continent will continue to suffer from increased cases of climate-related diseases including malaria, dengue and cholera. According to Wadzanayi Muchenje, Director Regional Health Initiatives at The Rockefeller Foundation, health […]