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The discovery of crude oil in commercial quantities in Nigeria has substantially increased environmental problems across major oil exploration states in the past half-century, particularly in the Niger Delta region. Within this period, environmental health risks linked to both population increase and the expansion of the oil industry have increased dramatically — from water and […]

COP28 Director-General and Special Representative, Ambassador Majid Al Suwaidi, highlighted the significance of climate finance reform for developing nations at the World Bank Group and IMF Annual Meetings in Marrakesh.

In line with global trends, Kenya has seen a significant temperature increase of 0.3°C to 0.6°C per decade, impacting key sectors like agriculture and water resources. This rapid warming trend was a major focus at the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS23) in Nairobi last month, which among others, highlighted the link between climate change, regional…

Africa Energy Week: How can we transition to renewable energy when we keep allowing entities with a clear and conflicting agenda to dominate?

The continent is facing crop failures, water scarcity, displacement of communities, and is starring increased vulnerability to diseases.

EJN said 600 applications were received from climate journalists around the world for the CCMP 2023.

Oct 05, 2023 // Low-income countries are suffering a liquidity crunch that undermines their economic development while also deepening the global climate crisis. New ways to deliver debt relief are needed to allow these economies to grow again, and better tackle the climate crisis, write Dani Rodrik and Ishac Diwan.

At COP28, Africa must champion a position that is both economically conscious and prioritises the voices of its people. 

At COP28, Africa must champion a position that is both economically conscious and prioritises the voices of its people.

The shipping industry has been embroiled in a major debate on the effectiveness of the IMO’s Revised GHG Strategy adopted at MEPC 80 back in July. Acc...