Climate change in Africa News
Africa: Chairperson of the African Union Commission Receives the Special Envoy for Climate Change and Senior Advisor to the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Kenya
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received Mr. Ali D. Mohamed, Special Envoy for Climate Change and Senior Advisor to the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Dr William Samoei Ruto.
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Waives Visa Fees for African Climate Summit Delegate
[Ethiopian Herald] -Ethiopian Airlines provides 20 percent discount for attendees
Somalia: Somalia Adopts Whole-of-Government Approach to Mobilise Climate Finance Through National Climate Fund
[Shabelle] Somalia has advanced its climate agenda with the launch of the Somali Climate Finance Trial and the official start of the National Climate Fund (NCF), a move aimed at improving the country's ability to respond to the worsening climate crisis.
Uganda: Kampala Authority Unveils Climate Crisis Risk Framework to Tackle Rising Flood Threats
[Nile Post] Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has launched a Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA) Framework to guide evidence-based adaptation planning, identifying flooding as the city's most pressing climate threat.
East Africa: Rwanda and the Rise of Carbon Diplomacy in East Africa
[New Times] By 2024, Rwanda had generated more than 1.6 million carbon credits--enough to offset millions of tons of carbon dioxide globally. This milestone, coupled with an ambitious portfolio of climate projects, has positioned Rwanda as a frontrunner in East Africa's carbon diplomacy.
