The Presidencies of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Conference of the Parties – COP16 (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and COP17 (Mongolia) – joined forces to sustain political momentum and…
World Animal Protection commends the decisive action by the Kenyan judiciary and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) following today’s conviction of four individuals involved in the illegal trafficking of over 5,000 giant…
Ethiopia is selected to host the 2027 P4G Summit, the global gathering that focuses on climate, food, water, renewable energies and related issues.
The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has availed over €1.2 million (over Ksh 166 million) in technical assistance support to cities in East Africa for preparation of climate resilient urban development projects.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed to join Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) in financing a $750 million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF). This landmark initiative will accelerate climate adaptation and sustainable…
As global leaders convene at the Munich Security Conference 2025 (MSC 2025) to address pressing security challenges, land restoration is emerging as a crucial strategy for conflict prevention and long-term stability.
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved over $31 million in funding under its African Climate Action Window (CAW) to strengthen climate resilience in Sierra Leone, South…
Almost two in five (39%) Ethiopians believe climate change poses them no threat at all, despite evidence suggesting the country is currently at risk from its impacts.
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) closed today with a new finance goal to help countries to protect their people and economies against climate disasters, and share in the vast benefits of…
The African Group of Negotiators and leaders came to COP29 with a bold call for equitable climate finance, stronger global partnerships, and urgent action to address the climate crisis.
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU / BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – The Subnational Climate Action Leaders’ Exchange (SCALE) partnership announced the launch of the Zero Emissions and Resilient Buildings (ZERB) Accelerator, a new initiative to…
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU / BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – The 29th round of the global climate change conference Conference of Parties (COP29) is opened in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday.
In an exclusive interview with New Business Ethiopia, Ambassador Ruslan Nasibov, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, shares insights into Azerbaijan’s preparations for hosting the upcoming 29th…
Valio, the Finland headquartered company and a major player in the international dairy ingredients market, has launched a five-year Carbon-Neutral Dairy Farm pilot to test carbon-neutral dairy production actions in practice.