The Global Time For Action campaign was launched by the Global Renewables Alliance on Tuesday at the 14th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in a call to fast-track the delivery of renewable energy. Global Renewables Alliance CEO Bruce Douglas said the launch of this campaign followed […]
World Renewable Energy Legislators Converge in Abu Dhabi for the IRENA 14th Assembly
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) 14th Assembly kicks off tomorrow in Abu Dhabi, from 17-18 April 2024. The meetings, presided over by Rwanda, will gather more than 1,300 participants from 144 countries, including Ministers, industry leaders, and CEOs to chart a strategic way forward across countries, regions, and the world, in light of the […]
Climate Action Africa Announces Inaugural Climate Action Forum 2024
On Friday, March 22, 2024, Grace Oluchi Mbah, the co-founder and executive director at Climate Action Africa, announced the launch of the Climate Action Africa Forum 2024 (CAAF24). With a profound sense of purpose and a deep acknowledgment of the pressing challenges posed by climate change, the Forum aims to galvanize collective action towards safeguarding […]
Africa Boiling: The Climate Crisis in Africa
The looming environmental crisis in Africa, driven by the relentless march of climate change, has been brought into sharp focus by a recent study conducted by economist Philip Kofi Adom. The findings paint a bleak picture, forecasting a decline in agricultural production, an increase in poverty, and a significant economic downturn if global warming is […]
Youth-Led Innovations Pave the Way for Climate Solutions in Kenya
Rows of collard greens, onions, and tomatoes rise out of the rich black soil. Not far away, the leaves of nutrient-rich black nightshade and amaranth fan toward the sun alongside spindly tree seedlings in a plot that covers about a fifth of an acre. This garden in the village of Kasese, Muhoroni Constituency, Kisumu County, […]
Kenya’s Climate Odyssey: Transformative Initiatives, Challenges, and the Pursuit of Resilience
Climate change is a global phenomenon with local consequences, and it casts a formidable shadow over Kenya. The country is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to its reliance on rain-fed agriculture, which is the backbone of its economy. Climate change has led to frequent droughts, unpredictable floods, and extreme weather events […]
African Leaders Must Prioritize Human Rights and Climate Justice at COP28
In a bid to rectify past mistakes and ensure a stronger focus on human rights and climate justice, African leaders are gearing up for the much-anticipated Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UNFCCC in Dubai. This follows the inaugural Africa Climate Summit where the Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change and Call to Action fell […]
African Experts Call for New Paradigm to Unlock Methane Action Financing
As global methane emissions continue to rise, African policymakers, ahead of COP28, are calling for a transformative approach to finance methane reduction initiatives across the continent. The call for action was emphasized during a high-level panel titled “Financing Methane Action in Africa”, organized by AfriCatalyst, a leading global development advisory firm. The African Development Bank […]
Africa Climate Resilience: The Urgent Need for Adaptation Finance
In a world grappling with the pressing issue of climate change, the continent of Africa stands at a critical crossroads. Despite contributing less than 4% to global greenhouse gas emissions, African nations bear the brunt of its devastating impacts, including floods, droughts, and heatwaves. The need for climate finance to adapt and mitigate these challenges […]
Tackling Climate Change in Nigeria and Assessing the Country’s Climate Finance Landscape for Current Levels andFuture Prospects.
Climate change is a global challenge that affects every country, but it disproportionately impacts developing countries like Nigeria. The country has experienced the effects of climate change in the forms of threatened agriculture and food security, water stress, floods, droughts, rising sea levels and stressed ecosystem. From rising sea levels in the south to desertification […]