Tag:sub-Saharan Africa

Partnership seeks to generate power from cassava waste

Challenges associated with electricity generation in sub-Saharan Africa may soon be a thing of the past following the formation of a consortium that will...

Extreme heatwaves are not being recorded in sub-Saharan Africa, study reveals

Extreme heat events in sub-Saharan Africa are rapidly worsening because of climate change – but the records suggest they are not happening, and thus...

GEF/UNDP scheme fosters resilience, tackles food insecurity

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has commenced the implementation of a programme aimed at promoting...

Fresh hopes for Africa as Obama signs electricity initiative into law

President Barack Obama has signed into law a measure aimed at expanding electricity to millions of households in sub-Saharan Africa. Observers say the act...

African dams intensify malaria transmission, says study

The study finds that the construction of an expected 78 major new dams in sub-Saharan Africa over the next few years will lead to...

Quantum Global joins Forest Stewardship Council International

The recently closed $250 million timber fund is the largest dedicated to timber investments in sub‐Saharan Africa, which remains an under-invested market Quantum Global has...

Groups express concern over World Bank climate report on West Africa

Food production in Western Africa will be hit by more frequent and more extreme heat waves and droughts if the climate continues to alter...

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Reactions trail Brazil’s plan to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 67% by 2035

The Brazilian government launched the Climate Plan on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Brasília, a document that guides both the...
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NESREA receives pangolins in Kano, Akwa Ibom

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) says pangolins handed over to the agency in Kano and...

Minister orders demolition of estate illegally built on green area in Abuja

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the demolition of an estate illegally built on...

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Reactions trail Brazil’s plan to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 67% by 2035

The Brazilian government launched the Climate Plan on Monday, March...

NESREA receives pangolins in Kano, Akwa Ibom

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)...