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AfDB grants Mozambique $2.5m to increase penetration of renewable energy

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a grant of a grant of $2.5 million to the Mozambican government...

AfDB, others charge CSOs on environmental protection, climate change, sustainable development

The leaders of the African Development Bank (AfDB), and others have charged civil society organisations (CSOs) to enhance environmental protection and sustainable development. Leaders, who...

AfDB urges increased financing to curb climate change, food insecurity

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has called for increased financing to reduce the effects of climate change and food insecurity in Africa. AfDB President, Dr...

Climate finance: Adesina reiterates $100bn commitment ahead of COP27

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, has reiterated commitments made by developed countries to provide $100 billion annually in climate...

US announces $5m grant to support AfDB in tackling methane emissions

The United States government has announced it will provide a $5 million grant to the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support efforts to abate...

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”...

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GCF announces commitment to mobilise $100m for Chad

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has announced an accelerated programme of action in support of the government of Chad's...
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Climate action can be one of the world’s biggest job creators

We are in the midst of a great economic shift - one that will shape livelihoods and growth for...

NLNG cuts Nigeria’s gas flaring to below 12%, eyes further expansion

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reduced Nigeria’s gas flaring from about 62 per cent to less than 12 per...

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GCF announces commitment to mobilise $100m for Chad

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