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Women farmers with hoes in rural Africa, supporting food security and climate action.

TERA Launches On International Day Of Rural Women To Drive Food Security, Empower Women Farmers, And Accelerate Climate Action

In celebration of the International Day of Rural Women, themed “Rural women confront the global cost-of-living crisis,” TERA proudly launches its transformative biochar solution aimed at enhancing food security, creating jobs for women, and addressing climate change. By converting agricultural waste into biochar, TERA boosts crop yields, strengthens resilience to drought, and significantly contributes to carbon sequestration, […]

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African woman planting seedlings in a greenhouse for sustainable agriculture.

New Project Aims To Promote African Women’s Leadership In Climate Action

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) announces new fellowship for women in Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi and Senegal working on climate adaptation solutions. A new fellowship has opened applications for African women professionals who work at the nexus of gender, climate change, and agrifood systems as part of an initiative to support gender […]

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Solar panels in Africa promoting renewable energy and solving energy access issues.

Phasing Out From Fossil Fuels: An Imperative For Climate Justice

By Sylvie Djacbou Deugoue – Sylvie Djacbou Deugoue is a Senior Aspen New Voices Fellow, a Policy Advocate & campaigns Builder. Climate change made 2023 the warmest year on record. As urgency mounts to address this worldwide crisis, phasing out the use of fossil fuels is a necessary step that all nations must take. This is because fossil […]

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Community leader advocating for sustainable lakes and rivers in Africa.

Building A Community Case For Wetland Restoration

In recent years we have witnessed the unfolding climate crisis firsthand Humanity wakes up to frequent reminders of the effects of climate change as water sources run dry, fires ravage vast landscapes, floods sweep through cities and villages impacting lives, livelihoods, and nature. The recent World Wetlands Day highlighted why itis crucial to recognize the […]

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African youth leaders gather for climate action discussions at Africa Climate Week.

African Youth Lead In The Run Up To Africa Climate Week And COP28

African Youth Lead in the Run Up to Africa Climate Week and COP28 As President Biden has often said, we are now in the early years of what will be a decisive decade – especially on climate.  The choices that we make today, and the remainder of this decade will determine the fate of our […]

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Children walking through floodwaters in Nigeria highlighting climate impact.

Nigeria Prioritizes Climate Action To Mitigate Natural Disasters

By Leon Usigbe Climate disasters are happening at frightening rates in Nigeria, and the administration now says it will prioritize efforts to counter the effects of climate change. In 2022 alone, flooding killed at least 662 people, injured 3,174, displaced about 2.5 million, and destroyed 200,000 houses individuals. As far back as 2012, the World Bank reported that […]

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Reforestation in Africa supported by AI to enhance environmental sustainability.

AI To Optimise AstraZeneca’s Reforestation Programme In Africa

Commitment to plant and maintain up to six million trees in Kenya in support of climate action, human health and community resilience AI deep learning model to monitor tree health, long-term survival and carbon sequestration As part of its flagship AZ Forest programme, AstraZeneca has made a pledge to plant up to six million trees […]

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Whale swimming in the ocean, showcasing marine life diversity.

CYNK Announces A New Partnership With UNESCO To Explore Innovative Funding For Climate Action

CYNK and UNESCO have announced a new partnership to explore new innovative funding mechanisms for climate action projects led by indigenous peoples and local communities. This collaboration aims to leverage local knowledge and skills to protect biodiversity, create social impact and develop sustainable coexistence models within UNESCO designated sites. The partnership aspires to identify financing […]

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Man speaking at climate conference on Africa's climate action efforts.

Airtel Africa Urges Enhanced Public-Private Collaboration For Climate Action In Africa At COP28

Group CEO of Airtel Africa plc, Segun Ogunsanya, has reaffirmed the  importance of an enabling policy environment for sustainable development and climate action in  partnership with Africa’s private sector at COP28.  Mr. Ogunsanya, a member of the United Nations Global Compact’s African Business Leaders  Coalition (ABLC), addressed a distinguished audience at a COP28 side event […]

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Honoring Centum CEO for leadership in conservation initiatives in Kenya.

Centum CEO Feted For Championing Conservation In Kenya

The Nature Conservancy has honored the Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Centum Investments, James Mworia for championing conservation of nature and advancing climate action in Kenya. Mr. Mworia is one of three recipients globally of this year’s Nature’s Advocate Award. The prestigious award is bestowed every year by The Nature Conservancy to […]

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