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Tangier forum unites African cities to drive climate action

As climate risks intensify, African cities are stepping up. From mayors and policy makers to youth activists and business leaders, stakeholders from across the...

Uganda launches NDC 3.0 process, reaffirming commitment to climate action, ambition

The Government of Uganda, with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB), has launched the stocktake of Uganda’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and...

‘Prioritise nuclear disarmament, climate action’ – Groups declare for peace, justice ahead of atomic bomb anniversary

As the world approaches 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) along with...

Group urges govt to use data-driven policies for climate action

The Media Awareness and Justice Initiative (MAJI), a non-governmental organisation, has called on the government to leverage data in developing policies, enforcing regulations, and...

Climate action: Jigawa targets illegal logging, group inaugurates tree planting campaign

The Jigawa State Government has warned against the use of unauthorised chainsaws to fell trees, threatening offenders with fines and jail terms. Dr Abdullahi Umar-Namadi,...

UN Climate Change calls for urgent action to scale up climate finance at African Ministerial Dialogue

UN Climate Change director, Cecilia Kinuthia-Njenga, has reiterated the urgency of scaling up climate finance to support Africa’s adaptation and resilience efforts. Speaking on the...

Voluntary climate action: SPP takes the lead in GHG emission reporting

The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) recently took a bold and unprecedented step by publishing its 2024 Greenhouse (GHG) Emissions report. I consider this...

AI and climate action: Opportunities, risks, challenges for developing countries

A new technical paper released by the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) under the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can serve as a powerful enabler of...

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Adaptation Fund accredits Bhutan’s RSPN as 39th implementing entity

The Adaptation Fund (AF) has accredited the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) of Bhutan as a National Implementing Entity...
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NIHSA adopts AI, community reporting, insurance to tackle flooding

The Director-General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Mr. Umar Mohammed, says Nigeria is strengthening its flood response...

Sign climate change bill into law, group urges Nasarawa gov

Nasarawa State Network on Environment and Climate Justice (NASNECJ), in collaboration with the Global Initiative for Food Security and...

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Adaptation Fund accredits Bhutan’s RSPN as 39th implementing entity

The Adaptation Fund (AF) has accredited the Royal Society for...

NIHSA adopts AI, community reporting, insurance to tackle flooding

The Director-General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA),...