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In Focus

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.

Africa’s Environmental Vanguard

climatewomen 40 Years of AMCEN and the Road to 2063.

Mãezinha of Rincão: A woman of the sea, a voice for her community

In the coastal town of Rincão, Maria Sábado Horta Fidalgo combines local fishing knowledge with small-scale entrepreneurship to support her family and strengthen her community’s economy.

How the ocean sustains a community in Cabo Verde

Climate actionSocial Protection In Ribeira da Barca, the sea connects school meals, family kitchens, and local markets.

From maritime to Blue economy: Transforming Cabo Verde’s fisheries Sector

Climate actionSocial Protection Sustainable practices, value chains, and inclusive growth are shaping the country’s ocean-based development.
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St. Kizito High School students earn money from recycling

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The youth are the driving force for action on climate and the environment.

If adopted, companies will be held accountable for human rights and environmental violation

New report projects greater temperature increases

Sustainable exploitation of the oceans, lakes, rivers will increase countries’ earnings

Renewal

Grassroots initiatives promote changes in livelihoods

Conservation

Newly-created commission will gather evidence to help dismantle organized wildlife crimes

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Several African countries have begun implementing climate resilience activities

African waters are powerful magnets for illegal and unregulated foreign fishing operations

SDG14

Oceans choking on millions of plastic water bottles, cups, straws and single use plastic bags