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Malawi and Mozambique secure over USD22.3 million within seven days The Regional Emergency Preparedness and Access to Inclusive Recovery (REPAIR) Program has disbursed over USD22.3 million within seven (7) business days to support urgent national flood response operations in Malawi and Mozambique, enabling governments to mobilise immediate relief. By providing rapid, pre-arranged financing, REPAIR enables […]
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A recent study has shown that Sub-Saharan Africa, home to the world’s most climate-vulnerable communities, receives less adaptation and biodiversity funding than almost any other region. This story is written and edited by Global South World Despite being at the epicentre of the climate crisis, African nations receive some of the lowest levels of international […]
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At the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, development partners urged a major scale-up in financing to accelerate delivery of the Great Green Wall’s 2030 targets—one of Africa’s most ambitious climate and land restoration efforts. Led by the African Union and supported by member states and global partners, the Great Green Wall […]
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For decades, “reduce, reuse, recycle” has been sold as the holy trinity of environmental responsibility — a simple formula that empowers each of us to do our part for the planet. But what if that slogan has been one of the most effective distractions in modern history? Across Africa and the world, climate activists are […]
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By Isabelle Hagner Mozambique is ranked among the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, with the nation facing escalating risks from droughts, floods, tropical cyclones, and sea-level rise. The World Bank warns that temperatures in the region are climbing at one of the fastest rates in Southern Africa – projected to rise by 0.31°C per decade until 2050. With 60% of […]
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In coastal Ghana, a generations-old tradition of oyster farming, led by women, is under severe threat from climate change and mangrove depletion. Once supported by US-funded training programs, these women now rely on their own efforts to replant mangroves, protect fragile ecosystems, and sustain their families. Oysters, which fetch about $4 per basin, are becoming scarcer as […]
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In Addis Ababa this week, African leaders are gathering for the Africa Climate Summit with a clear message: the continent is ready to power a green economy revolution, but the world must step up to match Africa’s ambition with finance and technology. Across the continent, the momentum is unmistakable. In the past year alone, 20 […]
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Zambia faces a mounting electronic waste crisis, with the toxic burning of 23,000 tons of discarded gadgets each year, which poisons communities and the environment. Right in the heart of this challenge, 28-year-old innovator Chimfwembe Mutale and his company, Yaaka, are forging a brilliant solution. They are transforming this hazardous trash into valuable raw materials such […]
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Climate change in Africa is reshaping economies, ecosystems, and everyday life. But amid the devastation lies an often-overlooked truth: the crisis is also unlocking pathways for green growth, innovation, and a reimagined future. The continent is home to some of the world’s richest renewable energy resources. With over 60% of the globe’s best solar potential, […]
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Across Africa, climate change is not a distant threat—it is a daily reality. From the Sahel’s creeping desertification to the rising seas along West Africa’s coastlines, communities are confronting challenges that test both resilience and ingenuity. But rather than being passive victims, Africans are leading the way in creating solutions that blend tradition with innovation. […]
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The African Development Bank and Invest in Africa are investing in people-powered climate solutions—creating green jobs that protect ecosystems and strengthen local economies. The African Development Bank has signed an $850,000 grant agreement with non-profit organization Invest in Africa (IIA) to launch the MicroGREEN project in Ghana and Senegal. The initiative will expand opportunities for […]
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Against the backdrop of escalating climate threats and deepening urban inequality, the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) hosted the 2025 SAICE Environmental Engineering Division (SEED) breakfast in July. The event drew leading voices in science, technology and urban development into one shared conversation – how can African cities lead the way in climate-smart […]
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