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Africa loses 15% GDP to climate change – AfDB

Africa has been losing from five per cent to 15 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita growth because of climate...

Climate change: 600m Africans at risk of severe droughts – AfDB, GCA report

The lives of 600 million people in Africa are at risk because of the growing severity and frequency of droughts, according to a report. The...

Private sector participation in climate action in Africa is weak – Itua

Dr. Eugene O. Itua, CEO, Natural Eco Capital, in a presentation titled “Scaling Climate Action Through Climate Technology and Innovation by SMEs in Africa”...

AfDB mulls mobilising $13bn for climate change – Adesina

President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, said it’s fund, the African Development Fund (ADF), would introduce a Climate Action Window to mobilise...

AfDB to deliver certified wheat, seeds to 20 million farmers – Adesina

The President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, says the bank is set to deliver climate-adapted, certified wheat and other staple crops seeds...

Experts seek urgency of climate financing for Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) experts say there is the need to urgently mobilise climate financing for Africa. A statement...

Leaders welcome Kenyatta as Global Champion for Africa Adaptation Acceleration Programme

Global Centre on Adaptation CEO, Professor Patrick Verkooijen, welcomed President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya as the Global Champion for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Programme (AAAP) at...

AfDB establishes African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation to transform continent’s healthcare sector

The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Board of Directors has approved the establishment of the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation, a new institution that will significantly...

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COREN seeks FCT, states’ collaboration in curbing engineering failures

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has sought the collaboration of states and the Federal Capital...
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West African activists push for climate justice

Environmental justice advocates have called on leaders across West Africa to unite against environmental degradation and resist the commodification...

UN Climate Change launches new report on advancing a ‘Just Transition’ in climate policy

As the world accelerates action to address climate change, the question is no longer whether to pursue a just...

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COREN seeks FCT, states’ collaboration in curbing engineering failures

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)...

West African activists push for climate justice

Environmental justice advocates have called on leaders across West...
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