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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Putting young people at the forefront of climate action and helping them realize their full potential
A new IMF policy paper says fiscal and financial policies and reforms such as technology transfer can reduce damage and help countries adapt
The resolution notes that the right to a healthy environment is related to existing international law and affirms that its promotion requires the full implementation of multilateral environmental agreements.
Africa seeks ways to meet massive energy demand while on net-zero path
