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African Union (AU)
Source: African Union (AU) |

Joint Press Release The African Risk Capacity Heading for its Fourteenth Session of the Conference of the Parties

The session, which will run from 22 – 23 April 2024 at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, will convene Senior Government Officials on the first day and a Ministerial Session on the second day

The African Risk Capacity, jointly with the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE), the coordinating Department within the African Union (AU) Commission for ARC Agency matters, are preparing for the 14th session of the Conference of the Parties (CoP 14). The session, which will run from…

Energy Capital & Power

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Milestone Reached in South Sudan Block B2 Petroleum Exploration Campaign

South Africa’s SFF briefs South Sudan national oil company Nilepet on progress in aerial exploration and environmental survey as South African President visits Juba

South Africa’s state-owned petroleum company the Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF) yesterday met officially with South Sudan’s national oil company Nilepet in Juba, as South African President Cyril Ramaphosa continued his state visit to the country. SFF, which is the operator of Block B2 in South Sudan and partner of Nilepet…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia |

Saving lives and building resilience: what we learn from nutrition in emergencies response in Ethiopia during 2023

As of May 2023, 22.8 million people in Ethiopia faced food insecurity, lacking sufficient food for consumption

Ethiopia's conflict-affected regions faced many challenges, including communication disruptions, power outages, and supply shortages.  As of May 2023, 22.8 million people in Ethiopia faced food insecurity, lacking sufficient food for consumption. The prevalence of food insecurity in Ethiopia was 22.25 per cent of the population at the time.  The situation…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) |

Deadly heatwave in the Sahel and West Africa would have been impossible without human-caused climate change

The hottest temperature occurred on April 3, when Mali recorded 48.5°C

The recent deadly heatwave in the Sahel and West Africa with temperatures above 45°C would not have been possible without human-caused climate change, according to rapid analysis by an international team of leading climate scientists from the World Weather Attribution group. In late March and early this April, extreme heat impacted countries in the…

Rand Merchant Bank
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Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) contributes to Acre Impact Capital’s $100 million private debt fund for climate-aligned infrastructure projects across Africa

The fund has announced its first close on 17th of April in which it has successfully raised an equity of ~$100m

RMB (www.RMB.co.za) one of Africa’s leading corporate and investment banks, has invested in Acre Export Finance Fund I which targets commercial debt tranches of Export Credit Agency (ECA) transactions supporting climate-aligned infrastructure in Africa. The fund has announced its first close on 17th of April in which it has successfully…

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |

Driving efficiency and productivity in Africa’s agriculture sectors requires strategic partnerships, greater investments, and the power of digital technologies

33rd Session of the FAO Regional Ministerial Conference for Africa opens in Morocco

Hunger levels in Africa have increased in the past two years, due to lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing conflicts, the climate crisis and economic shocks, but the continent’s possibilities are vast and optimism about the opportunities that lie ahead is in order, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda: Plant trees in memory of fallen Ex - National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Boss, Among urges public

In memory of Dr Okurut, who was an environmental enthusiast, Speaker Among persuaded all Ugandans to plant at least five trees in his honour

Speaker Anita Among has paid homage to the fallen former Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Dr Tom Okurut, who died after undergoing brain surgery at Platinum Hospital, Kampala on Sunday, 14 April 2024. In memory of Dr Okurut, who was an environmental enthusiast, Speaker Among persuaded…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) |

Advancing Sustainable Aquaculture: Highlights from the 3rd Meeting of the Sustainable Aquaculture Development Working Group

Biosecurity emerged as a key concern, with calls for regional collaboration and structured protocols to address transboundary challenges and facilitate market access

From April 16th to 18th, 2024, AU-IBAR and AUDA-NEPAD convened the 3rd Meeting of the Sustainable Aquaculture Development Working Group of the African Fisheries Reform Mechanism to formulate knowledge products and discuss key recommendations for African fisheries reform and sustainable development. Mrs. Hellen Guebama, Fisheries Officer at AU-IBAR, speaking on…

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) |

Ethiopia High-Level Pledging Event: Government of Ethiopia and International Partners Meet in Geneva to Boost Humanitarian Funding for Ethiopia

Some 4.5 million people have fled their homes and there is rising concern for the provision of public health and protection

With the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia now critical, the Government of Ethiopia and international partners meet today in Geneva to raise international support as the country’s UN-backed $3.24 billion humanitarian response plan for 2024 remains less than 5 per cent funded. The Governments of Ethiopia and the United Kingdom -…

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Johannesburg precinct sets standards for sustainability

Melrose Arch leads with recycling eco centre, cooling plant, water, and solar energy

As South Africa migrates to an off-grid economy, one mixed-use precinct is leading the way with its sustainability prowess. Melrose Arch (www.MelroseArch.co.za/) has a thriving waste separating facility, underground cooling plant, gardens and rooftop solar system, providing its hotels, businesses and residential properties with an unparalleled experience. After blasting and…