Tag:COP27

Climate Change

COP27 launches initiatives to allow African countries invest in building climate resilience

Egypt’s COP27 Presidency and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, launched “Reducing the Cost of Green and Sustainable...

Michael Simire - November 9, 2022

Climate Change

COP27 President urges youth to push govts to action

COP27 President, Sameh Shoukry, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, addressed crowds at the Child & Youth Pavilion at COP27 following a tour of the...

Michael Simire - November 9, 2022

Renewable Energy

Osinbajo backs Africa’s case for just energy transition

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says only strong partnerships and coordination among African countries can guarantee the mobilisation of resources required for a just energy...

Michael Simire - November 9, 2022

Climate Change

Nigeria urges African leaders to take decisive action to mitigate climate change impact

Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdulahi, has called on African leaders to take decisive action to mitigate the impact of climate change, as the...

Michael Simire - November 9, 2022

Climate Change

COP27: Oilwatch laments poor attention to fossil as cause of climate change

Oilwatch, an international network that seeks to limit extraction of fossil fuels in the southern hemisphere, has challenged global leaders to acknowledge fossil fuels...

Michael Simire - November 9, 2022

Climate Change

Activists reject new Africa carbon markets initiative

Climate activists in Africa have described the new Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI) launched at the COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, as a further distraction from...

Michael Simire - November 9, 2022

Climate Change

Reactions trail new Loss and Damage pledges at COP27

On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Austria announced $50 million for climate “loss and damage” at COP27 just hours after Scotland’s first Minister pledged an...

Michael Simire - November 8, 2022

Climate Change