Global experts meet in Kigali to discuss climate change
It is essential to build a science base and research capacity in Africa for the benefit of the local and global population. Contingent on the success of this are important components of our…
African Development Bank partners with World Wide Fund for Nature
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) have announced a new three-year partnership agreement.
Nigeria, Somalia and Uganda set to improve drought resilience
A joint initiative of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is set to boost agriculture value chains and enhance drought resilience in Nigeria, Somalia and Uganda.
Africa Nationally Determined Contributions Hub gets partners
The Wide World Fund for Nature (WWF) and the African Development Bank have joined forces to advance the work of the Africa Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Hub in addressing the impacts of…
Countries agree on a landmark 2030 strategy to stop losing land
At the 13th meeting of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification held from 6-16 September in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China, Countries agree on a landmark 2030 strategy to stop…
United States announces $169 million humanitarian aid to Ethiopia, Kenya
The United States today announced more than $169 million in humanitarian assistance to support those in Ethiopia and Kenya who are experiencing the effects of prolonged severe drought.
United States announces $639 million humanitarian assistance to Africa
The United States over the weekend announced nearly $639 million in additional humanitarian assistance to the millions of people affected by food insecurity and violence in South Sudan, Nigeria, Somalia, and Yemen.
Morocco secures US $25 million loan for solar power
Morocco received approval for a $25 million loan from the Climate Investment Funds’ Clean Technology Fund (CIF CTF) for a project to generate solar power through an innovative hybrid Concentrated Solar Power…
Indian Ocean Islands, East Africa collaborate for responsible fisheries
Countries from the Indian Ocean Islands and East Africa have come together to develop strategies to tackle illegal fishing and increase accountability in fisheries practices.
Africa, Europe call for full implementation of Paris Agreement
Reaffirming their strong commitment to full implementation of the Paris Agreement, the European Union and the African Union call on all partners to keep up the momentum created in 2015.
Ethiopia gets loan to provide water, sanitation to 3 million people
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and Ethiopia signed loan and grant agreements to the tune of $5.6 million on Wednesday for additional resources to Ethiopia’s One Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Program.
Meeting calls for green transformation of African economy
A meeting on Sustainable Development calls for a green transformation of African economy and an industrialization that doesn’t harm environment.
Ethiopia secures finance to cut carbon emissions from deforestation
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – The World Bank (WB) on Friday launched a ten years program in Ethiopia that enables the country to reduce its carbon emissions from deforestation. The program among…
Land degradation forces Africans to migrate to Europe
A new report by the Wetlands International highlights how poor water management leads to degradation of ecosystems, and is an overlooked cause of human migration, including to Europe.