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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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 conference in…
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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 areas if…
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Climate disasters threaten African continent
With COP26 around the corner, our focus should be on the devastating impact of climate change as we mark International…
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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, for work…
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