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Climate Change

Kenya, UN, WFP ink deal to boost climate action

Kenya, World Food Programme (WFP) and UN food-assistance branch, on Thursday, September 9, 2021 signed a partnership agreement to jointly implement the government-financing locally-led...

Michael Simire - September 10, 2021

Gender

Why indigenous women are vital to climate action

The International Day of Indigenous Women celebrated annually on September 5 serves as a reminder that indigenous women play a leading role in...

Michael Simire - September 5, 2021

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International Youth Day: Building momentum for climate action

The International Youth Day, observed on Thursday, August 12, 2021, celebrated the important contribution of young people in tackling global challenges including climate change,...

Michael Simire - August 15, 2021

Climate Change

Africa rises to challenge of climate crisis, accelerates action on Paris Agreement

Africa is at a crossroads. The multiplying challenges of the climate crisis, conflict and COVID-19 have put more and more people at risk. And while...

Michael Simire - July 29, 2021

Climate Change

Small and medium-sized enterprises are crucial for climate action in South-East Asia

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South-East Asia form the backbone of Asian economies and have a crucial role to play in tackling climate change...

Michael Simire - July 22, 2021

Climate Change

GCF approves $500m for new climate action

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has allocated $501.1 million in GCF resources for new climate projects at its 29th meeting and taken significant...

Michael Simire - July 2, 2021

Climate Change

May-June session: 32 countries highlight key climate actions

As part of the UN Climate Change subsidiary body sessions, which took place from May 31 to June, 17, 2021, 32 developed and developing country...

Michael Simire - June 24, 2021

Climate Change

‘Show Your Stripes’ campaign raises climate action awareness

Broadcast meteorologists and climate scientists united on Monday, June 21, 2021 – the Summer/Winter Solstice – for Show Your Stripes day to raise awareness of the...

Michael Simire - June 21, 2021

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