Climate change in Africa News

[Ethiopian Herald] Several countries in the world, regardless of their any status, are exposed to recurrent natural disasters. They suffer from heavy rain falls, landslides, and overflow of rivers, storms, and unexpected weather changes. Being engaged in agriculture for their livelihood, many Africans, including Ethiopians are exposed to various kinds of natural disasters. Yet, as farmers and cattle raisers, they are the major contributors to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of their countries.

[RFI] Ghana - Ghana is gradually losing its historic forts along the 550-kilometer coastline to intense tidal waves from the Atlantic Ocean.

[Vanguard] Calls for vigilance, safety-conscious

[Liberian Observer] Before the 2013 launch of the Early Warning System (EWS) project, Liberia faced challenges accessing weather information due to the damages done to existing infrastructure during the civil conflict. The Global Environmental Facility (GEF) and UNDP provided US$6.93 million to support the government in delivering weather and climate information to the public.

[United Nations Biodiversity Conference] With some 23,000 pre-registered delegates representing almost every country on Earth, today's ceremonial opening of the 16th Conference of the Parties under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 16) marks the arrival of a critical moment for biodiversity.

[Afrobarometer] Majorities call for 'a lot more' effort by the government, rich countries, and the private sector.

[Africa Renewal] At CHAC 2024, African countries seek to advocate for tailored solutions, mobilize resources, and influence global policies to address their unique challenges and build resilience

[Vanguard] Asaba -- Acting Governor of Delta State, Monday Onyeme, yesterday, identified climate change, low level of technology adoption, unwarranted attacks on farmlands by unscrupulous elements, and absence of farmers' education, as factors that pose challenges to food security.

[Greenpeace] Kinshasa -- Greenpeace Africa welcomes the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government's decision to halt the bidding process for 27 oil blocks. This move is a crucial advancement for environmental protection and climate justice throughout Africa. Nevertheless, this reprieve may be short-lived, as the Ministry of Hydrocarbons has hinted in a press release that it plans to resume the process "without delay". Greenpeace Africa remains committed to continuing its advocacy efforts while maintaining a constructive

[New Zimbabwe] THE Zimbabwe Peace Project has reported partisan distribution of food aid in rural areas, with opposition supporters being scrapped off the list of beneficiaries.

[AI London] Ahead of the COP16 Biodiversity summit, which runs from 21 October to 1 November in Cali, Colombia, Amnesty International's Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, said:

[Nigeria Health Watch] Nigeria Health Watch announces its 10th Future of Health Conference, "From Evidence to Action: Building Resilience at the Climate-Health Nexus." The conference, scheduled for October 24, 2024, will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore the critical intersection of climate change and health.

[New Era] At first, glance, relating climate change to police work might seem unrealistic - even far-fetched. Still, as the planet warms, it is becoming increasingly clear that the shifting climate is not only an environmental issue but a driver of conflict, crime and societal disruption, forcing law-enforcement agencies to confront a new and complex set of challenges that threaten global security.

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[Daily Trust] Nigeria has called for collective actions from African countries to save the continent from climate-induced environmental degradation.

[RFI] An estimated 10 million children across Nigeria, Mali, Niger and the Democratic Republic of Congo are unable to attend school after devastating regional flooding, the charity Save the Children has said.

[Radio Dalsan] In a decisive move to address environmental concerns, the Federal Government of Somalia has issued a complete ban on the importation of plastic bags through its ports.

[New Zimbabwe] RIGHTS groups have called upon the government to address climate change impacts on rural women emphasising their critical role in building climate resilience through sustainable land and resource management.

[VOA] Geneva -- While the world's farmers produce more than enough food to feed the planet's nearly 8 billion people, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said "hunger and malnutrition are a fact of life" for billions.

[Africa Renewal] They are calling for transformative changes in agriculture sector aimed at reducing carbon emissions