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Landscape of Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar

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

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—Issa Sanogo, UN Resident Coordinator in Madagascar

Sanda Ojiambo, CEO, UN Global Compact (Center) at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

Why top African companies are backing the climate fight

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— Sanda Ojiambo, CEO, UN Global Compact

Global leaders urged to scale up support for the Great Blue Wall initiative

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An Africa-led effort seeking to unlock blue economy potential and counter effects of climate change in the Western Indian Ocean region

Millions pledged at Africa adaptation acceleration event

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UK pledged $230 million, the Netherlands $110 million, AfDB $12.5 billion, Germany to increase contribution to $6 billion by 2025

Young Africans at COP27 say they want action, not words

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‘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

A commercial solar field in Rwanda.

“Africa’s COP" should not neglect Africa’s concerns

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It unconscionable to arm-twist the entire continent into accepting an unrealistic "only renewables from now on" argument

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

Energy: Africa’s stand at COP27

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
Wind turbines in the Sinai Desert, Hurghada, Egypt

A just transition to renewable energy in Africa

COP27climate changeSouth Africa’s plan could be a roadmap for countries transitioning from high-polluting energy sources to renewables
Environmental activists carrying placards protest calling for action on climate change.

Delivering an African agenda at an African COP

COP27Climate actionWe need “agenda-setting finance” for national climate pledges, a just energy transition, and to de-risk climate-linked private sector investment
A forest conservationist in Kenya.

In the race against climate change, there’s still hope for Africa – here are 5 reasons why

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Mr. Ephraim Mwepya Shitima of Zambia, at center, between two other meeting participants.

Africa’s chief climate negotiator: We must have tangible and actionable climate decisions for a successful COP27

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