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‘Africa will drive global agenda on renewable energy’

The President, African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, says Africa will drive global agenda on renewable energy and green transitions. Adesina said this...

Africa loses $7bn to $15bn yearly to climate change – Adesina

The Group President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, said Africa is losing about seven to $15 billion annually to the ravages of...

Summit to secure $4bn commitments to close clean cooking funding gap for African women

Development partners gathering in Paris on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, are expected to pledge towards the $4 billion needed to provide clean cooking access...

$4tr is new annual financial target to save SDGs – AfDB’s Adesina

African Development Bank Group (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has emphasised the critical need for significantly increased financing to meet the Sustainable Development...

Climate change: Stakeholders urge Africa to tackle debt issues

Some stakeholders have emphasised the need for Africa to tackle debt issues to enable the continent fix its increasing climate issues. They spoke in an...

AfDB unveils new initiative to cushion farmers from climate change effects

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has unveiled the Africa Climate Risk Insurance Facility for Adaptation (ACRIFA), an initiative aimed at insulating countries against catastrophic...

AfDB announces $1bn to boost access to climate finance for Africa’s youths

African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Akinwumi Adesina, has announced a new $1 billion fund to accelerate climate financing for Africa’s youth businesses. The additional financing...

Africa’s youth, biggest asset for the continent and the world – Ruto, Adesina

Hundreds of young people from across Africa are demanding a significant role in decision making for climate action. Youth leaders, entrepreneurs and policymakers presented the...

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Stakeholders preach inclusivity as LUDI unveils winners of 2024 Greening Lagos Competition

The Lagos Urban Development Initiative (LUDI) has announced Daniel Anyanonu, Nicole Rapu and Emmanuel Chiemeka as winners of the...
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COP29: Artists, scientists, climate champions call for global plan to phase out fossil fuels

As COP29 draws to a close in Baku, artists, scientists, faith leaders and climate advocates have come together in...

$1.3tri climate fund: Time is running out – Developing countries

Just hours before the conclusion of COP29 on climate change, more than 80 countries vulnerable to climate change and...

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Stakeholders preach inclusivity as LUDI unveils winners of 2024 Greening Lagos Competition

The Lagos Urban Development Initiative (LUDI) has announced Daniel...
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