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Samuel Jepi, National Forest Initiative, outside of the NFI camp near Kupiano, Papua New Guinea. May 23, 2019

Creating credible carbon market in Africa

climate changeIntegrity is key as world’s largest carbon market auction is held in Nairobi
Elena Panova

The world expects COP27 to be solutions focused—and it will

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— Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator, Egypt

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

How Africa can escape chronic food insecurity amid climate change

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A new IMF policy paper says fiscal and financial policies and reforms such as technology transfer can reduce damage and help countries adapt

Gina Ziervogel

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

climate changeClimate actionVoices of the marginalized and at-risk people are crucial for generating appropriate locally owned solutions.
3D rendering of a concept of an energy storage system based on electrolysis of hydrogen.

Green hydrogen: A viable option for transforming Africa's energy sector

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Africa seeks ways to meet massive energy demand while on net-zero path

Red Sea reef

UN Ocean Conference ends with call for greater ambition and global commitment to address dire state of the Ocean

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Swimming Common Octopus in the waters off Seychelles.

Seychelles fisherman diving deeper to catch octopus

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Due to climate change, there are fewer octopuses now and the sea is rougher

Solar panels and wind turbines with blue sky in distance.

The world is burning. We need a renewables revolution

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The only true path to energy security, stable power prices, prosperity and a livable planet lies in abandoning polluting fossil fuels and accelerating the renewables-based energy transition

Shallow Water Life, Mayotte Island Credit: Gaby Barathieu / Ocean Image Bank

Taking charge of Africa’s oceans and blue resources

climate changeoceansWe need to mitigate the effects of climate change, transition to clean, renewable energy, close research gap, and seek intra-governmental and regional collaboration
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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