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By the time the auction begins at Nangurukuru fish market in Tanzania’s southern Lindi region, the crisis is already visible. Wooden canoes that once returned from the Rufiji River with heavy catches now bring only a fraction of what they used to. Traders scan for the long-whiskered catfish that once defined the market but find […]
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The World Bank and the Rockefeller Foundation have pledged tens of millions of dollars to speed up Africa’s solar transition, betting that the continent is on the cusp of a clean-energy breakthrough. Although Africa boasts vast solar potential, solar power still accounts for just 2% of electricity generation—far below the global average. That gap is […]
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A startling new assessment has revealed that one in every five mammals across South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini faces extinction. The regional Red List, updated by the Endangered Wildlife Trust, evaluated 336 species and found escalating pressures from habitat loss, climate change, and human activity. While protected areas safeguard many species, a concerning 25% remain […]
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It is a well-known fact that farming is the backbone of most African economies, providing livelihoods and income for hundreds of millions. But what is not often talked about is how much farming affects the health of our people, our animals, and our environment. Farmers are not just growing food. They are stewards of our […]
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By Msizi Khoza, Managing Executive ESG at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Brazil has called on nations to prioritize honouring previous pledges ahead of COP30. Climate adaptation financing was a major talking point at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Developed nations agreed to take the lead in raising the $300 billion required to start addressing the adaptation needs […]
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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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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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When the world descends upon Belém this November for COP30, it won’t just be about carbon cuts and climate targets. It’ll be about credibility. Set in the heart of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, COP30 was once touted as a defining moment for South-South solidarity — a chance for developing nations to finally steer the global climate […]
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As the effects of climate change intensify across the African continent, West Africa stands at the forefront of this crisis. The region is increasingly grappling with rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and worsening food insecurity. According to the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN) index, countries like Burkina Faso, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire are among the […]
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