Eco-labels drive developing countries’ trade
Eco-labels and Voluntary Sustainability Standards that uphold the sustainability of products from developing countries can be the key to unlocking new markets, according to a new United Nations report.
Ethiopia, South Sudan at risk of flooding
BY GETU TEMESGEN – There is likely to be more rainfall in Ethiopia and South Sudan, which has the potential to cause flooding, a new report said.
Kigali to Host Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum
The 50th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF50) is set to be held on 27th and 28th August 2018 in Kigali.
Ethiopia starts energy production from waste
BY ELIZABETH EQUBAY – Ethiopia has started production of 25 Megawatts of energy from waste at one of its first waste to energy convertor plant located in Addis Ababa. Reppie waste-to-energy project,…
U.S. to assist Ethiopia reduce pollution, save fuel
The United Sates Embassy in Addis Ababa is to host a demonstration event to showcase efficient cook stoves that can eliminate more than 95% of indoor air pollution and reduce fuel requirements…
AU pleas donors to sustain Greet Green Wall program
The Africa Union Commission (AUC) urges international development partners of the continent to finance its Greet Green Wall program, which aims to restore one billion hectares of African forest by 2063 with…
Sudan gets partner to deal with extreme weather
The government of Sudan and the African Risk Capacity (ARC) sign partnership intent to work together towards helping the country better prepare to efficiently deal with extreme weather events and natural disasters.
San Francisco to host Global Climate Action Summit
The Global Climate Action Summit is set to take place in San Francisco, CA, the United States, from September 12-14, 2018, bringing leaders and people together from around the world.
Multilateral development banks’ climate financing increases 28%
Climate financing by the world’s six largest multilateral development banks (MDBs) rose to a seven-year high of US$ 35.2 billion in 2017, up 28% on the previous year, says new report.
Forum discusses Africa disaster risk financing program
Focusing on the Role of the African Risk Capacity (ARC) and the Africa Disaster Risk Financing Program (ADRiFi) a high-level forum took place in Busan, Korea.
Development financier advises Africa to diversify energy sources
The African Development Bank, which begins its annual meetings this morning in Busan, Korea advises African countries to diversify their energy sources in order to sustain their industrialization efforts.
Guinea set to improve 65,000 rural households incomes
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Guinea signed a new financial agreement today to help more than 65,000 rural households raise their incomes, improve their diets and…
London to host debate on significance of Africa’s oceans
The first Africa Blue Economy Forum (ABEF) is set to be held in London in the coming June, to coincide with World Oceans Day, the organizers said.
Ethiopia calls on Africa to combat climate change
>BY GETU TEMESGEN – The second African Climate Talks opened in Addis Ababa Thursday with participants discussing issues of climate governance and Africa’s participation in global climate negotiations, weather and climate information…