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African Environment Ministers commit to support green COVID-19 recovery plan

Ministers of Environment across the continent of Africa have agreedto support a comprehensive green recovery plan to boost economies and social systems aimed at...
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Sustainable Devpt

Private sector key to realising sustainability agenda in Africa – UN

African governments should leverage capital, technology, and manpower from industry to hasten realisation of sustainability agenda and pandemic recovery in the continent, Amina Mohammed,...
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Human Welfare

COVID-19: More than 1bn people may live in extreme poverty by 2030 – UNDP

More than one billion people could live in extreme poverty by 2030 due to the long-term effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to...
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Human Welfare

WFP says short of $180m for Zimbabwe’s food relief programme

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 it was facing a funding gap of $180 million for Zimbabwe’s humanitarian...
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Climate Change

Carbon dioxide levels hit new record, says WMO

Levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere hit a new record of 410.5 parts per million in 2019, and are expected to keep...
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Health

Global attention on neglected diseases advocated at African science journalists’ conference

The fourth African Conference of Science Journalists (ACSJ IV) is underway virtually, on the theme: “Bolstering the Role of Science Journalism during a Pandemic...
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Britain to ban new petrol cars by 2030 to net zero emissions

Britain will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2030, five years earlier than previously planned, Prime Minister Boris...
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Climate Change

Glasgow Agreement, a plan of our own

We are once again at a crossroads. The COP26 in Glasgow has been postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but the climate collapse may...
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Group seeks industry-wide boycott of upcoming Africa Energies Summit

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – regarded as the voice of the African energy sector – is calling for an...
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Urban October Report 2025: Responding to crises, advancing people-centred smart cities

Cities around the world came together during Urban October 2025 to address some of the most pressing urban challenges...
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Mozambique struggles to turn vast gas wealth into sustainable development

Mozambique stands at a critical crossroads as it attempts to reconcile its status as a burgeoning global energy player...

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Group seeks industry-wide boycott of upcoming Africa Energies Summit

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