We have exactly 5 weeks until COP 28. It’s very important that we African climate activists, who will attend both physically and online, have a clear climate vision and streamlined agenda. Many of us admit that it’s obvious Africa is struggling with extensive losses and damages due to an intensification in global temperatures and very […]
The Cycle of Climate Disasters in Africa Needs Definite Solutions Read More »
Climate change poses grave threats to countries across Africa, but especially fragile and conflict affected communities. When world leaders converge for COP28 at the end of this month, it is vital that they come up with solutions to support these vulnerable communities. The fragile states from the Central African Republic to Malawi, Sudan and Somalia continue to suffer
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Last weekend, tense conversations were happening between countries. The topic? A fund for loss and damages.The term “loss and damages” refers to the unavoidable and irreparable consequences of the climate crisis:These severe repercussions are mostly felt by vulnerable, lower-income countries. Sadly, by 2030, it’s expected that the cost of these consequences will reach trillions of dollars every year.
A TOUGH CLIMATE JOURNEY LIES AHEAD Read More »
COP28 is being held in the United Arab Emirates which began on 30th of November in Dubai. One of the gleaming cities built on wealth that fossil fuel brings and we must say this has sparked outrage among some environmentalists. At the Expo2020, a town where the event is ongoing, all streets are filled with
African Youth Perspective at COP28 Read More »
Climate change is an undeniable crisis which continues to inflict devastating consequences on vulnerable nations, leading to irreversible economic and non-economic losses. The recently concluded COP28 striked the first Global Stocktake, while putting inclusion of all stakeholders firmly at the core. It forged a new sense of optimism and hope, bringing about unprecedented consensus through
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Climate change is a problem we are living with but communities share this burden differently, with poorer communities often suffering the most. In Africa for example, many of the things people depend upon and value: water, energy, transportation, wildlife, agriculture, ecosystems and human health. They are at risk from the effects of the climate crisis.
2024 Climate adaptation Strategies In Africa Read More »
As the world grapples with the ever-intensifying impacts of climate change, Africa stands at a critical juncture, facing both challenges and opportunities in adapting to a rapidly changing climate. One of the most pressing issues is the increase in frequency and severity of extreme weather events; from prolonged droughts to devastating floods. Current climate models are showing projections
Africa Grapples with Climate change Read More »
Climate change is one of all encompassing global environmental changes likely to have deleterious effects on natural and human systems, economies and infrastructure. The risks associated with it call for a broad spectrum of policy responses and strategies at the local, regional, national and global level. The response strategies include both mitigation and adaptation. Where
Recognition Of Sustainable Adaptation Read More »
We have all come to understand there is a strategic role of renewable energy in climate change adaptation and in mitigation-adaptation synergies on the African continent. Renewables-based adaptation solutions will promote adaptation and reinforce mitigation efforts synchronously across multiple sectors. As a versatile energy resource, renewables can serve a broad range of adaptation needs and provide benefits
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World natural disasters lead to more human displacement than conflicts. Most disaster-related displacement is short term, but migration related to slow-onset climate change may be more permanent and possibly large-scale. Sea-level rise, land degradation, coastal erosion, extreme temperature, and other gradual impacts of climate change are making entire areas unlivable. Threatening the viability of rural
Climate related Floods lead to more Human displacement than Conflicts. Read More »
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