By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The global climate conference, COP29, opens this Monday in Baku, Azerbaijan, with African nations intensifying efforts to combat climate change. The African Development Bank (AfDB) is leading this charge by advocating for more climate financing for Africa and introducing innovative approaches to account for Africa’s “green wealth” in national economies. Following COP28’s historic…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian As COP29 approaches, the recently released State of the Climate in Africa report offers crucial insights into the climate challenges facing the continent. The report, compiled by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and launched in September 2023, provides an in-depth overview of the ongoing climate crisis in Africa. It is expected to play…
Kigali, Rwanda 9th September 2024 – The young people at the Africa food Systems on 6th September 2024committed to being accountable for the Africa food systems, a commitment set to be presented at COP29. The Kigali youth Declaration calls on various stakeholders to amplify the voice of the young people, address the pressing issues of climate change and youth…