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South African district declared 'disaster area' after storms

South African district declared 'disaster area' after storms

The storms caused widespread damage to homes, roads, and crucial infrastructure, impacting at least 59 villages.

World's island nations meet to confront climate challenges

World's island nations meet to confront climate challenges

High on the agenda for the 39 states is the issue of increasing climate financing, even as many criticise the slow pace of fulfilling previous UN aid pledges.

Carbon markets and what they mean for Africa

Carbon markets and what they mean for Africa

Africa's carbon sinks are up for grabs, but what remains to be answered is the question of whether these multimillion-dollar deals will trickle down to local communities.

Nairobi Declaration: What Africa’s 'climate saviour' document contains

Nairobi Declaration: What Africa’s 'climate saviour' document contains

The Nairobi Declaration proposes a raft of measures, including legislation, to mitigate adverse effects of climate change.

Does the revival of 'Zombie Viruses' pose legitimate health threat?

Does the revival of 'Zombie Viruses' pose legitimate health threat?

As global temperatures rise, permafrost is melting rapidly, unearthing a host of ancient viruses and bacteria — a troubling scenario that poses a risk to public health.

Why scientists are concerned about new plant-to-human fungal transmission

Why scientists are concerned about new plant-to-human fungal transmission

Although human contraction of fungal infection from plants is not a new phenomenon, the case reported in India has left health experts worried about potential outbreaks.

Türkiye sets 'example' to world in disaster management: official

Türkiye sets 'example' to world in disaster management: official

Communications Director Fahrettin Altun saysTürkiye is an example to the world in disaster management following the February 6 earthquakes that claimed over 50,000 lives in the southern region of the country.

Mali to receive $40m aid from African Development Bank

Mali to receive $40m aid from African Development Bank

The African Development Bank will provide a $40m loan to Mali’s military government.

Gabon: African leader of the green economy

Gabon: African leader of the green economy

In June 2021, for the first time in history, an African country, Gabon was paid for its efforts against deforestation.

Africa's challenges in the face of climate injustice

Africa's challenges in the face of climate injustice

Africa may be the continent that pollutes the least, yet it suffers from the effects of global warming more than others.

Can developing countries avoid a 'climate debt trap'?

Can developing countries avoid a 'climate debt trap'?

Developing countries want rich nations to take historical responsibility for climate change, as the poorest are piling up debt to face its consequences.