COP28 – Loss and Damage Fund to Aid Nations Hit By Climate Change
On the opening day of the UN COP28 Climate Summit underway in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023, the Loss and Damage fund was established, with wealthy nations ...
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Global Summit in Nairobi Ends in Division Over Urgent Plastic Pollution Treaty
In a landmark week-long summit at the United Nations Environment headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, over 2,000 delegates convened to address the pressing issue of global plastic pollution. The talks centered ...
Smallholder Farmers in Developing Nations Left in the Cold for Climate Financing
In a stark revelation, smallholder farmers from developing nations, collectively known as the Global South, who contribute to one-third of the world's food production, receive a meager 0.3% of international ...
Kenya bids to increase forest cover by 3% in next ten years
Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, encouraged Nairobi natives to plant trees in order to achieve the target of 30% forest cover in the capital. "We ...
Negotiations Resume in Kenya to Combat Plastic Pollution
Representatives from 175 countries have convened in Nairobi, Kenya, to resume negotiations aimed at crafting a binding global treaty to address the escalating issue of plastic pollution. The meeting, hosted ...
Paris Peace Forum Addresses Climate Change, AI Regulation, and Global Cooperation
The program also includes a humanitarian conference on Gaza, although details of this "humanitarian conference" scheduled for Thursday morning have not been disclosed, and it is expected to receive significant ...
Ugandan Entrepreneur Transforms Waste into Fuel, Paving the Way for Clean Cooking
In a remarkable endeavor blending environmental consciousness and innovation, Isaac Ndyamuhaki, a young Ugandan entrepreneur, has initiated a transformative movement. The visionary founder and team leader of Asili Kwanza Uganda ...
Investing in African Green Solutions
Metohuey Adoglo In a world facing environmental challenges and the pressing need for eco-friendly solutions, one question looms large: Why is it crucial for Africans to invest in sustainable, green ...
Did Climate Change Play a Role in the Libyan Floods ?
In some parts of Libya, rainfall totals in just 24 hours exceeded the total typically seen in a whole year. It’s not uncommon for the region to receive a high ...
Africa climate summit adopts ‘Nairobi declaration’ as it concludes
A landmark African climate summit ended on Wednesday after leaders adopted a declaration highlighting the continent's potential as a green powerhouse. Analysts say a united African voice could generate momentum ...
