Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian The global community is buzzing with renewed optimism following COP29 in Baku, where a $300 billion climate finance package was announced alongside an ambitious roadmap to scale this to $1.3 trillion annually by 2035. For Africa, this signals a critical opportunity to translate hope into action and reimagine the future—a future where sustainability drives…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian At COP29, African youth emerged as key players in discussions on food systems and climate adaptation. They showcased innovative technologies and shared best practices from their farms and enterprises, highlighting their role in addressing climate shocks. Through diverse sessions attended by global stakeholders, these young climate champions underscored the critical role of youth in…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Africa stands at the intersection of a mounting climate crisis and unsustainable debt burdens, necessitating urgent global action. As world leaders convene at COP29 in Baku, discussions about climate finance must include the imperative of debt relief. Without it, even substantial new climate funding risks being undermined, akin to pedaling harder on a…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian AGRA will take center stage at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, starting this week, to advocate for climate-resilient and inclusive food systems in Africa. Central to this initiative is the leadership of seven African youth delegates, representing diverse sectors such as agriculture, environmental activism, innovation, and policy. These young advocates…
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…