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Zebras graze under acacia trees with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background, Kajiado County, Kenya.

Transforming climate challenges into opportunities

Climate actionAs the world marks World Environment Day, Rose Mwebaza, Director of the Africa Regional Office for the UN Environment Programme, highlights the urgent actions needed to strengthen climate resilience, protect natural resources and unlock green opportunities for Africa's growing population.

Madina Kimaro stands with the young WASH ambassadors at Mtongani Primary School.

Madina Kimaro: Empowering young minds to protect the planet

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Africa’s water future requires a new mindset

Climate actionWhy water must be managed not as a crisis, but as Africa’s most strategic asset, and a catalyst for inclusive growth, climate resilience, and lasting peace

Mariam Solika: Empowering Young Voices Through Hope Driven Media

Climate action“It’s our mission to try to find the good news. And if we don’t find it, it’s our mission to be the good news.”

Heard of cows near a watering hole. © Cheikh Seye/UNIC Dakar

There is no water security without healthy lands

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Lush mangrove forest lining Mida Creek in Malindi, Kenya.

The people who live with wetlands know how to protect them

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These women are smallholder farmers who follow ecological or organic practices that minimize the use of external inputs and synthetic chemicals, thus helping to preserve the environment.

Women farmers in Ghana lead the charge against climate change

climateThey are calling for transformative changes in agriculture sector aimed at reducing carbon emissions.

Environmental activists carrying placards protest calling for action on climate change.

Delivering an African agenda at an African COP

COP27 Climate actionWe need “agenda-setting finance” for national climate pledges, a just energy transition, and to de-risk climate-linked private sector investment

African cities: Climate action plans could help address injustice, inequity

climate change Climate actionVoices of the marginalized and at-risk people are crucial for generating appropriate locally owned solutions.

Wangari Maathai, the woman of trees, dies

Africa Nobel Peace Prize winner

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