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Opinion

AfCFTA: The environmental case for the continental free trade area

Africa’s single market could drive less energy-intensive economic growth while keeping greenhouse gas emissions low

ByAndrew Mold

Sustainable Future: Equipping young researchers, innovators to work for climate

Green alternatives can transform Africa’s agri-food systems and generate significant benefits
ByMichèle Mbo’o-Tchouawou

Building on the resilience and power of older persons

Using the International Day of Older Persons to refocus on needs of older persons

ByLydia Zigomo

For a food-secure world, invest in women and girls

World Food Day is 16 October: Why the case for empowering women, girls, and youth is urgent
ByJemimah Njuki

Transforming Education Summit – the global moment of truth

Collective action on future-oriented learning & education financing is urgent
ByAmina J. Mohammed, Jutta Urpilainen

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

Voices of the marginalized and at-risk people are crucial for generating appropriate locally owned solutions.
ByGina Ziervogel

Holding onto hope as we mark World Humanitarian Day

Let’s recognize humanitarians who work tirelessly, day and night, to save lives at risk

ByMartin Griffiths

Empowering women to boost Africa’s water security

As climate change affects water sources, ensuring women participate in water management decisions also improves incomes and health

ByCaroline Mwongera

Boosting intra-African trade will power post-COVID-19 recovery and foster food security

International Trade Centre’s ‘One Trade Africa’ is helping African MSMEs leverage market opportunities

ByAissatou Diallo

The world is burning. We need a renewables revolution

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

ByAntónio Guterres

Taking charge of Africa’s oceans and blue resources

We need to mitigate the effects of climate change, transition to clean, renewable energy, close research gap, and seek intra-governmental and regional collaboration
ByElham M. Ali