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18 Aug, 25

East Africa: Heavy Rainfall, Cooler Temperatures Expected

East Africa: Heavy Rainfall, Cooler Temperatures Expected By Samantha Linda Severe rainfall is expected across parts of East Africa, with some places at high risk of flooding, according to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) weekly forecast. The highest rainfall (more than 200 mm) is forecast in isolated areas […]

22 Sep, 24

Agroecology Economies Can Halt the Pace of Hunger, Poverty

Agroecology Economies Can Halt the Pace of Hunger, Poverty By Joyce Chimbi Conventional food production models are increasingly vulnerable to climate change and their long commercialization channels often succumb to food waste, energy inefficiency and corporate concentration. Food waste is a market failure where at least $1 trillion worth of food is thrown away every […]

20 Sep, 24

Restoration: African Solutions Best Fit for Continent

Restoration: African Solutions Best Fit for Continent By Joyce Ojanji As the world prepares for the 2024 United Nations conferences on climate, biodiversity and desertification, experts at the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Africa 2024 Hybrid Conference emphasized the need for African solutions in the restoration of landscapes in the continent. “There is a need to […]

Reboot Climate Action, UN Report Urges

Reboot Climate Action, UN Report Urges The science is clear. We are far off track from achieving vital climate goals. The impacts of climate change and hazardous weather are reversing development gains and threatening the well-being of people and the planet, according to a new multi-agency report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Greenhouse […]

14 Sep, 24

Africa: Scaling-Up Development Financing Crucial to Attaining SDGs

Africa: Scaling-Up Development Financing Crucial to Attaining SDGs By Opiyo Dancan The current situation in Africa is urgent and demands immediate action. Scaling up development financing is crucial to fulfilling its sustainable development objectives, as outlined in its 2030 Agenda. Consider the transformative potential of a significant annual investment, ranging from $118.2 billion to $145.5 […]

05 Sep, 24

Nile River: Need to Resolve Conflict Between Ethiopia and Egypt

Nile River: Need to Resolve Conflict Between Ethiopia and Egypt By Opiyo Dancan Since the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in 2011, it has been a significant source of tension between Ethiopia and Egypt. However, it also presents a potential catalyst for cooperation and mutual understanding. The GERD offers a glimmer of […]

Private Sector Investment in Climate Adaptation Critical for Africa’s Resilience

Private Sector Investment in Climate Adaptation Critical for Africa’s Resilience By Sharon Atieno With climate change posing a serious threat to Africa’s population with droughts and floods affecting millions of lives and livelihoods, private sector investment in innovative adaptation technologies in the most affected sectors -agriculture, health, and infrastructure – remains crucial. This is according […]

Trade, Climate Action Unite at COP28

Trade, Climate Action Unite at COP28 By Whitney Akinyi In a first-of-its-kind event at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP), international organizations will spotlight policy options for developing countries to capture emerging trade opportunities. The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce, the International Trade Centre, and […]

26 Oct, 23

Flash Floods, Heat Exhaustion Expected in Parts of Eastern Africa

Flash Floods, Heat Exhaustion Expected in Parts of Eastern Africa By Gift Briton People living in central and southern Ethiopia, northern Somalia as well as northern and southern parts of Uganda have been urged to stay alert for the expected flash floods. The Intergovernmental Authority On Development (IGAD)’s Climate Prediction and Application Centre (ICPAC) says that […]

UN Plan Promises Massive Emission Cuts in the Construction Sector

UN Plan Promises Massive Emission Cuts in the Construction Sector By Joyce Ojanji With the rapid urbanization worldwide meaning every five days, the world adds buildings equivalent to the size of Paris, with the built environment sector already responsible for 37 percent of global emissions, however, a new report offers decarbonization solutions in the sector. […]