https://www.africa.com Stay Smart About Africa Tue, 14 May 2024 11:30:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.africa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-Blue-africa-32x32.png https://www.africa.com 32 32 https://www.africa.com/benin-climate-adaptation-efforts-necessary-for-sustainable-and-resilient-growth/ Tue, 14 May 2024 09:50:00 +0000 https://www.africa.com/benin-climate-adaptation-efforts-necessary-for-sustainable-and-resilient-growth/ According to the second edition of the Benin Economic Update Report, achieving sustainable and resilient economic growth in the coming decades will depend on efforts to adapt and finance climate […]]]> https://www.africa.com/a-wake-up-call-for-climate-action-in-africa/ Fri, 10 May 2024 23:37:35 +0000 https://www.africa.com/?p=201987 In a startling revelation from the recent World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report, 2023 emerged as the warmest year on record, setting off alarms about the accelerating pace of climate change. […]]]> https://www.africa.com/green-finance-the-key-to-unlocking-africas-vast-potential-and-combating-climate-change/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:38:57 +0000 https://www.africa.com/?p=196900 Op Ed by Professor Mthuli Ncube, Zimbabwe Minister of Finance Climate change disproportionately impacts low-emitting countries, including those in Africa. Despite contributing minimally to global emissions, Africa faces severe climate […]]]> https://www.africa.com/solving-the-climate-finance-equation-for-developing-countries/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:23:40 +0000 https://www.africa.com/?p=196871 To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, it will be vital to mobilize sufficient capital to drive decarbonization in developing countries. As climate change indicators continue to break records and global temperatures […]]]> https://www.africa.com/prosper-africa-coordinator-british-a-robinson-participating-in-cop28-in-dubai/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:36:00 +0000 https://www.africa.com/?p=196864 Prosper Africa Coordinator British A. Robinson is participating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) and Milken Summit from December 3 – December 12, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  […]]]> https://www.africa.com/cop28-bridging-the-climate-finance-gap-in-africa-and-beyond/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:03:31 +0000 https://www.africa.com/?p=191415 This article is part of:United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 As the world converges for COP28, Africa stands at a critical juncture in its fight against climate change. At COP27, the resounding […]]]> https://www.africa.com/african-youth-lead-in-the-run-up-to-africa-climate-week-and-cop28/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 09:03:00 +0000 https://www.africa.com/?p=196850 African Youth Lead in the Run Up to Africa Climate Week and COP28 As President Biden has often said, we are now in the early years of what will be […]]]> https://www.africa.com/african-startups-mull-home-grown-solutions-to-combat-climate-change/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 08:31:04 +0000 https://www.africa.com/?p=187291 By Aimable Twahirwa A group of young African startups made their presence known at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, hoping to play a big role in promoting home-grown climate-oriented […]]]> https://www.africa.com/unprecedented-flooding-in-derna-libya-over-5300-dead-10000-missing-amid-political-and-climate-challenges/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:55:18 +0000 https://www.africa.com/?p=187161 Search teams are scouring the streets, collapsed buildings, and even the sea for bodies after a catastrophic flood hit the northeastern coastal city of Derna. Authorities report that at least […]]]> https://www.africa.com/morocco-grapples-with-tragedy-earthquake-claims-over-1000-lives/ Sat, 09 Sep 2023 16:55:57 +0000 https://www.africa.com/?p=187009 In a shocking turn of events, Morocco, known for its captivating landscapes, ancient cities, and rich cultural heritage, was rocked by a rare and powerful earthquake on Friday night, leaving […]]]>