Climate change – Science Africa

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. […]

07 Aug, 23

Food Security: Sub-Saharan Africa Should Leverage Available Climate-Smart Seed Varieties

Food Security: Sub-Saharan Africa Should Leverage Available Climate-Smart Seed Varieties By Whitney Akinyi Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have been urged to take advantage of the already available newly improved climate-smart seed varieties to boost agricultural productivity in the region. Dr. Munyaradzi Jonga, the Seed Production Specialist and TAAT Maize Compact Lead at African Agricultural […]

Rainfall Expected in Parts of Kenya

Rainfall Expected in Parts of Kenya By Joyce Ojanji Rainfall is expected over some parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley, the Coast and North- western Kenya. This is according to the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) weekly prediction. KMD says isolated storms are likely to occur over some […]

Most Parts of Kenya Likely to be Dry

Most Parts of Kenya Likely to be Dry By Joyce Ojanji Most parts of Kenya are likely to be dry, with some parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley receiving few rainfall, the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) weekly prediction says. Occasional cold and cloudy conditions are expected over the Highlands East […]

24 Jul, 23

Nairobi Set to Host Africa Climate Summit, Week

Nairobi Set to Host Africa Climate Summit, Week Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, will host the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) and the annual Africa Climate Week 2023. The landmark events co-hosted by the Republic of Kenya, the African Union Commission, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) respectively will take place 4th to […]

24 Jul, 23

Climate Change: Protect Forests from Non-Native Pests, Study Says

Climate Change: Protect Forests from Non-Native Pests, Study Says By Opija Raduk As global temperatures continue to rise, there is an urgent need to enhance the resilience of forest ecosystems and limit the impact of tree pests. This is according to a new research published in the journal Scientific Reports which examined insects and fungi […]

13 Jul, 23

WTO’s 23rd Public Forum to Focus on Trade-Climate Nexus

WTO’s 23rd Public Forum to Focus on Trade-Climate Nexus By Sharon Atieno The 2023 World Trade Organization (WTO)’s Public Forum, to be held from 12th-15th, September 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland, will link trade and climate change for a greener and more sustainable future. Held since 2001, the Public Forum is the organization’s largest outreach event […]