The 17th African Economic Conference concluded this weekend with a charge to the development community and governments to take decisive…
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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 of the…
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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 gathering global…
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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 investment in…
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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 both accelerate…
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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 crops underscores…
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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 critical elements…
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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 (SBTi) for…
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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 addressing the…
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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 carbon emissions…
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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 Health Organization…
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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 of the…
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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 to accelerate…
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Reducing aflatoxin in crops in Rwanda
To help farmers and grain traders reduce the prevalence of aflatoxins in crops and grains in Rwanda, the United Nations…
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