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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.
The ‘Plastic Man’: Turning trash into treasure
plasticSocial Protection
Modou Fall does more than recycling, he campaigns for a cleaner and greener future.
Beijing+30: Women can drive positive change in Africa
Social Protection
— says Nigerian SDG Advocate, Ebaide Quincee Omiunu.
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.
COP27climate crisis
It is our hope it will help fast-track implementation of climate finance models and prompt scaling up of ongoing climate-smart projects
COP27climate
It unconscionable to arm-twist the entire continent into accepting an unrealistic "only renewables from now on" argument
COP27climate changeTo achieve its energy and climate goals, Africa needs $190 billion of investment a year, with two-thirds of this going to clean energy
COP27Climate actionWe need “agenda-setting finance” for national climate pledges, a just energy transition, and to de-risk climate-linked private sector investment
COP27climate changeSouth Africa’s plan could be a roadmap for countries transitioning from high-polluting energy sources to renewables
Youth & Climate change
Putting young people at the forefront of climate action and helping them realize their full potential
womenagricultureGreen alternatives can transform Africa’s agri-food systems and generate significant benefits
Gender EqualitywomenWorld Food Day is 16 October: Why the case for empowering women, girls, and youth is urgent
Food Securityclimate change
A new IMF policy paper says fiscal and financial policies and reforms such as technology transfer can reduce damage and help countries adapt
climate changeClimate actionVoices of the marginalized and at-risk people are crucial for generating appropriate locally owned solutions.
COP27
Green economy can be impetus for growth and development