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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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 climate change…
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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 United Nations…
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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 investments aimed…
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President Biden promises partnerships with Africa on multiple fronts
The new President of the United States’ new President Joe Biden said his country will partner with African countries in…
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Transgenic crop introduction in Ethiopia sparks media debate
NEWS – ANALYSIS – By Mekonnen Teshome Tollera – The introduction of transgenic or Genetically Modified crops in Ethiopia has…
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Building resilience to climate change in Addis Ababa
By Mekonnen Teshome Tollera – Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa (Sheger) was born twice: first, as a crowded city; and then…
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Africa business forum in Ethiopia to focus on prosperity
The third round of Africa Business Forum scheduled in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia next month is set to focus on investing…
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Off-grid, mini-grid technologies critical for Africa, report says
Expanding energy access across Africa with off-grid and mini-grid technologies offers $120 billion a year opportunity to power rural transformation,…
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Developing countries set to build extreme weather resilience
Twelve international organizations are set to assist developing countries to build resilience against the impact of natural disasters caused by…
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Scientists urge Ethiopia to protect groundwater
BY GETU TEMESGEN – Groundwater is seen as having major potential for Ethiopia and Sub-Saharan Africa’s climate change strategies –…
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