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.
COP30 in Belem must secure Africa’s future and that of humanity
Dubbed the ‘Delivery COP,’ this year’s summit in Belem, Brazil, must focus on finding solutions and leading with action and urgency
UN Chief urges just and inclusive energy transition as investment gaps persist
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for coordinated global action to close energy investment gaps, reform climate finance, and ensure developing countries, especially those in Africa, rich in solar potential but short on investment, are full participants in the clean energy.
An Africa-led effort seeking to unlock blue economy potential and counter effects of climate change in the Western Indian Ocean region
UK pledged $230 million, the Netherlands $110 million, AfDB $12.5 billion, Germany to increase contribution to $6 billion by 2025
‘Our planet is in trouble, and we, the young people, will be the ones to suffer if action is not taken to save it’ – Yoanna Milad, 21, from Egypt