Small-scale farmers generate significant benefits for environment, report
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – Joint investments in small-scale farming in developing countries not only increase vulnerable rural…
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World top economists convened by COP28 to discuss climate finance
A two-day meeting of world leading economists and finance leaders convened by the COP28 Presidency has delivered consensus…
COP28 presidency, UNFCCC sign host country agreement
The COP28 Presidency and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) have officially signed the Host…
Russian companies implement carbon offset projects
As the Russia-Africa summit unfolds in St. Petersburg this week, discussions are actively addressing critical global issues, such…
Agriculture in Ethiopia and food security
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Ethiopia is a country located in the Horn of Africa and is known…
Young African girls innovating to tackle climate change
By Anwar Hussen Mohammed – More than 50 young women engineers and innovators across the continent have developed…
Astana International Forum to address key global challenges
As the international community moves towards an era of increased polarization and geopolitical division, Kazakhstan launches a new…
Enhancing sustainability in Ethiopia using solar energy
By Biniyam Kebede – As the world is experiencing climate change firsthand, it has become a trend to…
Strengthening U.S. – Africa partnerships to meet shared priorities
The White House Statement – The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, from December 13-15 in Washington DC, highlighted the U.S.…
Africa calls for innovative solutions to fight climate change
The 17th African Economic Conference concluded this weekend with a charge to the development community and governments to…
Experts urge COP27 compensation agreement to be all-inclusive
By Mekonnen Teshome – The global decision-making body of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Conference…
Center to launch report on adaptation state, trends in Africa
With less than one week until COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, the Global Center on Adaptation is…
Investment in climate change mitigation declines, UN report
According to a new analysis released on Thursday by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), cross-border…
Greening industrial technologies needs large-scale state intervention, says IMF
A new paper published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday suggested a large-scale state intervention to…
How Africa can escape chronic food insecurity amid climate change
By Laurent Kemoe, Cedric Okou, Pritha Mitra and Filiz Unsal – The toll of extreme weather events on…
Africa Adaptation Summit outlines Adaptation Delivery Breakthrough
African and global leaders joined the Africa Adaptation Summit at the Global Center on Adaptation, outlining the most…
Firmenich receives SBTi approval for net-zero emissions target
Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, has received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative…
Ex Ethiopia PM calls for fast-tracking Africa’s food system transformation
Former Ethiopia Prime Minister, and Board Chair of AGRA, Hailemariam Dessalegn has urged Africa’s leaders to collaborate in…
IMF advises international tax coordination curb carbon emissions
World Economic Outlook report released today by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), calls for international tax coordination curb…
Africa needs warning, response to stop climate related diseases
In his message in relation to World Health Day that has been observed annually on 7 April, World…
Panel in Dakar discusses on future of health in Africa
A panel discussion is held on the future of health in Africa and economic resilience by the members…
Two agencies partner to support climate-smart agriculture globally
The Alliance for a Green Revolution (AGRA) and Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) announced partnership…
Reducing aflatoxin in crops in Rwanda
To help farmers and grain traders reduce the prevalence of aflatoxins in crops and grains in Rwanda, the…
AfDB launches Climate Change, Green Growth framework
The African Development Bank Group has launched its Climate Change and Green Growth Framework at the COP26 climate…
Africa to experience steep drop in staple crops by 2050
Staple crops in eight African countries could decrease by as much as 80 percent by 2050 in some…
Climate disasters threaten African continent
With COP26 around the corner, our focus should be on the devastating impact of climate change as we…
Research Institute wins 2021 Africa Food Prize
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has been awarded the 2021 Africa Food Prize,…
Ethiopian youth discuss climate change combating experiences
An online session that explored the many ways in which Ethiopian youth are leading the way in combating…
ECA leads Africa’s fight against climate change
By Anwar Hussen Mohammed – The UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) says it is working with sister…
Africa urged to work for a green, resilient COVID-19 recovery
The Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) on Wednesday urged African countries to adopt policy measures that encourage green…