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15 12 2023 | 22:26

African countries at COP28: several big wins and a united voice

African countries entered the recent COP28 negotiations on climate change in high spirits. Before this conference, in September, African government leaders, policymakers, activists and other groups…

15 12 2023 | 22:14

COP28’s commitment to transforming farming and food systems is an insult to Africans

Globally, food systems are unsustainable: 80% of the production of food is powered by fossil fuels. The food system is responsible for over one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions. It is the …

15 12 2023 | 22:00

Climate change risks triggering a spike in infectious disease outbreaks: three reasons why

Climate change is our planet’s most immediate existential threat, and will likely only worsen for the foreseeable future. Among its numerous adverse effects on human health, there is strong evidence…

15 12 2023 | 19:54

RWANDA: AfDB grants $250 million to modernize Kigali’s drinking water network

In Rwanda, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is approving loans of around $250 million to support the supply of drinking water and sanitation in the capital Kigali and surrounding towns.

13 12 2023 | 02:11

Why Big Business Could Be the Real Winner at COP28

World leaders may be struggling to reach a landmark agreement at COP28. But just outside the closed-door negotiations, the United Nations’ annual climate summit proved to be a bonanza of lucrative…

13 12 2023 | 02:07

A New UN ‘Roadmap’ Lays Out a Global Vision for Food Security and Emissions Reductions

As the United Nations’ annual climate summit wraps up in Dubai this week, farm and food groups are applauding the conference leadership for its intensified focus on agriculture, a major source of…

13 12 2023 | 01:44

AFRICA: where are we with reforestation as a solution to climate change?

With a population of 1.4 billion inhabitants, and an area of ​​more than 30 million km2 as well as a coverage of 6% of the earth's surface, Africa is the region most vulnerable to climate change. 

13 12 2023 | 01:36

COP28: “climate justice requires linguistic justice!” » OIF

On the sidelines of the 28th United Nations Climate Conference (COP28), the International Organization of the Francophonie (OIF) organized a “high-level” French-speaking ministerial consultation on…