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Climate

This beat covers the effects of climate change on people and the planet, and individual and collective climate actions to mitigate and adapt to its impacts.

Electronic waste.
Climate

Lead poisoning: the persistent threat from mismanaged waste

WHO In excess amounts, lead can contaminate food sources, harm biodiversity, and cause severe neurological impairments in humans, especially in children.
Maguette Ba is a young climate activist, who advocates for a clean environment in her home country of Senegal.
Climate

Climate youth advocate making a difference

Senegal Maguette Ba, a young climate activist, advocates for a clean environment in her home country of Senegal. At 23, she wants to protect natural resources, raise awareness among young people and propose solutions suited to African realities.
Gadiaba Kodio.
Climate

Turning waste into treasure: Gadiaba Kodio's mission to recycle Africa's waste

plastic Malian artist reimagines Africa’s waste, blending art and activism to spark an eco-conscious revolution.
Civil society actions at the ongoing 2024 Conference of Parties (COP 29), dubbed the “Financing COP,” are taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11–22, 2024.
Climate

COP29: Africa’s negotiating strategy must build on past lessons

COP A stronger Africa is essential for the world to effectively build resilience against the impacts of climate change. The Africa we want is the Africa the World needs.

Editor Picks

Samuel Jepi, National Forest Initiative, outside of the NFI camp near Kupiano, Papua New Guinea. May 23, 2019
Climate

Creating credible carbon market in Africa

a woman
Climate

Restoring landscapes, fighting climate change

vegetables
Climate

Transforming Africa’s Food Systems: the challenges and opportunities

A motor bike rider in Nairobi, October 19, 2022, next to an electric bus
Climate

Energy: Africa’s stand at COP27

Mining.

Guiding the Future: UN launches new panel on critical energy transition minerals

AfricaThe initiative aims to make the global shift towards renewable energy equitable and sustainable
Samuel Jepi, National Forest Initiative, outside of the NFI camp near Kupiano, Papua New Guinea. May 23, 2019

Creating credible carbon market in Africa

climate changeIntegrity is key as world’s largest carbon market auction is held in Nairobi
A woman assesses damage to her home caused by tropical storm Filipo in Morrumbene district, Inhambane province, Mozambique.

In conflict-hit Mozambique, a tropical storm warns of hunger – and the next cyclone

Humanitarian AidThe World Food Programme requires urgent funds to respond to displacement caused by conflict in the north as climate change wreaks havoc in the south
a woman

Restoring landscapes, fighting climate change

Sustainable Development GoalsWangari Maathai— The legacy of Wangari Maathai continues - says daughter Wanjira Mathai on Wangari Maathai Day and Africa Environment Day.
Trucks

Heavy-duty vehicles a major contributor to escalating pollution levels

PollutionUNEPTrucks and buses contribute to economic growth, but stringent regulations are needed to curb their emissions causing major environment and health impacts.
SunCulture has raised over $40 million to equip rural farmers with solar-powered irrigation systems.

Start-ups powering up Africa’s solar energy ecosystem

EntrepreneursThey are increasingly offering advanced energy solutions to the majority of people across Africa facing blackouts, brownouts and poor electricity supply
Residents of the Bulengo camp for displaced people in North Kivu, in DRC, take part in a football festival on 6 January, organized by the Confederation of African Football to which WFP provides logistical support. Photo: WFP/Michael Castofas

Afcon: DRC kicks off football dreams as conflict and climate change drive hunger

Democratic Republic of the CongoAfrican Cup of Nations joy is marred by displacements and soaring sexual violence in the east as the World Food Programme makes tough decisions amid funding shortages
vegetables

Transforming Africa’s Food Systems: the challenges and opportunities

food— A Conversation with Ibrahim Mayaki, African Union Special Envoy
UNFCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell

COP27 closes with deal on loss and damage: ‘A step towards justice’, says UN chief

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Seraphine Wakana

Effective climate action will help the Gambia’s peace and stability

COP27Gambia— Seraphine Wakana, UN Resident Coordinator in the Gambia
A participant walks past the Rwanda pavillon at the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre

Climate action: Rwanda is a laboratory of innovative ideas

COP27Rwanda— Ozonnia Ojielo, UN Resident Coordinator, Rwanda
Landscape of Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar

Protecting Madagascar’s rich biodiversity is an investment in our planet

COP27Madagascar

—Issa Sanogo, UN Resident Coordinator in Madagascar