Baku, Azerbaijan– COP 29 highlighted the growing disparity between the Global North and South in addressing the climate crisis. While Africa remains a minor contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, it bears the brunt of climate change’s devastating impacts. This…
Baku, Azerbaijan- The Global South’s $1.3 trillion annual climate finance demand is not an overreach but a modest and reasonable down payment toward meaningful climate action. This figure represents a good-faith gesture to address the historical injustices and devastating impacts…
Azerbaijan, COP 29 – In a thought-provoking session at the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29), midwives emerged as pivotal players in mitigating the intersectional impacts of climate change on reproductive and maternal health. The panel, titled “Climate Change…
Baku, Azerbaijan—Africa faces a unique double challenge as the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis. The continent is disproportionately vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, from extreme weather events to rising sea levels. At the same time, the…
Photos by Mariana The 2024 UN Climate Summit, COP29, kicked off this week in Baku, Azerbaijan, drawing an estimated 50,000 participants, a crowd nearly half the size of last year’s COP28 in Dubai. Speaking during the COP 29 event, Azerbaijan…
Windhoek, Namibia- Ahead of the Ninth Session of the Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (AfRP-9), a critical discussion to improve Africa’s disaster preparedness ensued. The discussion highlighted the need for strengthening early warning systems in the continent. In…
Kilifi, Kenya– As the world grapples with intensifying climate change and natural disasters, youth voices emerge as indispensable in shaping a safer, more resilient future. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has strategically invested in the next generation of leaders,…
Accra, Ghana – A new report by Greenpeace Africa and Greenpeace Germany has revealed the shocking environmental and public health impacts of the global second-hand clothing trade in Ghana. Titled “Fast Fashion, Slow Poison: The Toxic Textile Crisis in Ghana,”…
West Pokot, Kenya- In the arid, rugged landscapes of rural Kenya, a quiet revolution is unfolding. African Food Fellows and local communities have come together in a groundbreaking effort to harness the power of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in a…
As the global climate crisis intensifies, the possibility of a Kamala Harris presidency has drawn significant attention, particularly regarding her approach to climate change. Known for her unwavering commitment to environmental justice, Harris has consistently championed policies that not only…
