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Unlocking economic opportunities for Africa’s marine, blue economy

As finance remained the focal point at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), stakeholders in Africa's maritime sector expressed concerns that the...

Observers welcome COP29 financing deal but say much work remains

At a somewhat fractious UN Climate Conference (COP29) dominated by finance, the final agreement in Baku, Azerbaijan saw developed countries pledge to “take the lead” in...

Voluntary carbon markets at COP29: A double-edged sword for Africa’s climate goals

At COP29, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement commanded significant attention, as nations grappled with refining mechanisms to operationalise global carbon markets. These markets,...

Peatlands degrading in 177 countries, putting climate goals at risk

Some 177 out of 193 UN Member States have peatlands – critical carbon sinks and biodiversity hotspots, yet agriculture, urbanisation, deforestation, and industrial activities...

COP29: AIM for Climate Innovation Sprints in Nigeria direct investments in climate-smart agriculture

The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate), said to be the largest global coalition at the intersection of food security and climate...

NCQG of COP29: A mirage of hope for Africa’s climate finance

What is the NCQG? The NCQG unveiled at COP29, promises to raise $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 to support developing nations in combating the climate...

COP29 outcome one of the worst deals in the history of COPs – PACJA

Nairobi-based Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), in an assessment of the outcome of the COP29 climate change summit that ended on Sunday, November...

Climate movement holds steadfast as wealthy nations fail to deliver at COP29

Billed as the "Finance COP", the UN climate talks fell short of expectations and needs. The most vulnerable countries, already bearing the brunt of...

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UN DSG, Amina J. Mohammed, visits Ghana, Nigeria

The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, will on Thursday, January 9, 2025, begin a two-day official visit...
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Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero announces restructure

Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero announces restructure and shift of focus to addressing barriers to mobilising capital following...

Tinubu celebrates NNPC’s Group CEO, Mele Kyari, at 60

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, congratulated Malam Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the...

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UN DSG, Amina J. Mohammed, visits Ghana, Nigeria

The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, will...

Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero announces restructure

Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero announces restructure and...
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