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Unlocking economic opportunities for Africa’s marine, blue economy

As finance remained the focal point at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), stakeholders in Africa's maritime sector expressed concerns that the...

Voluntary carbon markets at COP29: A double-edged sword for Africa’s climate goals

At COP29, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement commanded significant attention, as nations grappled with refining mechanisms to operationalise global carbon markets. These markets,...

Africa’s progress on SDGs faces mounting challenges – ASDR report

The African Sustainable Development Report (ASDR) 2024 restates that progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2063 has continued to mount challenges. The...

Wars, extreme weather conditions displace 35m people in Africa – Report

Wars and extreme weather conditions have driven up the number of people in Africa who are fleeing within their own country. A report by the...

NCQG of COP29: A mirage of hope for Africa’s climate finance

What is the NCQG? The NCQG unveiled at COP29, promises to raise $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 to support developing nations in combating the climate...

COP29: Green infrastructure central to Africa’s economic transformation, capacity building – LEAP

As Africa engages with the global ambition to green her marine and blue economy sectors, University College London’s LEAP Project Principal Investigator, Dr. Dola...

What does the G20 Summit mean for Africa’s future?

This week marks a historic milestone for Africa as the continent takes its place at the G20 Summit as a permanent member for the...

Advancing Africa’s Blue Economy, Maritime Sector at COP29

The concept of a "green economy" has long been central to discussions on financial strategies in environmental and climate change dialogues. Recently, the emergence...

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ECA seeks coordinated action to advance SDGs, Agenda 2063

The Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Claver Gatete, has called for coordinated and transformative action to advance...
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Kano to plant 10m trees to mitigate climate change 

The Kano State Government has announced plans to distribute 10 million tree seedlings for planting across the state, as...

Mixed reactions trail Lagos solar approval policy

Some Lagos residents on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, expressed divergent views on a directive by the state government requiring...

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ECA seeks coordinated action to advance SDGs, Agenda 2063

The Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Claver...

Kano to plant 10m trees to mitigate climate change 

The Kano State Government has announced plans to distribute...