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[The Conversation Africa] Progress at the UN's biodiversity summit, Cop16, in Cali, Colombia, has been slow. Frustratingly so.

[UN News] Young people gathered in Cairo for the World Urban Forum led calls on Tuesday for action to ease the housing crisis impacting billions globally, and to boost local action - especially youth-led urban development movements - to secure resilient and environmentally just cities.

[Liberian Observer] The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is developing Liberia's new climate law that outlines how the sales of carbon credits and how funds are generated are distributed among those who own the forest.

[Liberian Observer] Stakeholders working to advance climate action and governance in Liberia have developed a draft roadmap for the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) to guide the country's climate policy and response strategy. The proposed strategy prioritizes both climate change mitigation and adaptation measures.

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- "We are gathering to celebrate African innovators who are developing innovations that heal our planet, create local jobs, and safeguard our communities."

[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to attend the 4th Annual Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony, this evening, in Cape Town.

[Daily Trust] The 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD),which recently ended in Cali, Colombia was aimed at providing equity and addressing socio-economic aspects of our ecological crisis.

[Daily Trust] As the world faces an escalating climate crisis, COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, stands at a pivotal juncture for global cooperation and innovation in climate action. Building on decades of efforts since the first COP in 1995, which led to landmark agreements like the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement, this conference holds the potential for substantial breakthroughs in climate finance, equity, and global mitigation efforts. With an urgency to go beyond past promises, the COP29, lasting through 11th-22nd

[UN News] As the world's population moves inexorably and rapidly to ever larger cities, how can we make sure that urban environments are sustainable and safe for their citizens? These questions and more will be tackled at the twelfth edition of the World Urban Forum.

[IPS] Cali, Columbia & Delhi -- Small-scale fishers play a fundamental role in feeding people--they use sustainable methods of catching and processing fish products and are a significant force in the employment and livelihoods of millions of people internationally--yet, until now, they have been excluded from climate and biodiversity conferences.

[ACNS] The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, has reflected on the COP 16 Biodiversity Conference, and looks ahead to the COP 29 Climate Conference.

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Despite Africa contributing minimally to global emissions and global warming, this continent is most susceptible to the consequences of climate change. However, African innovators are rising to these challenges, creating green jobs, addressing environmental and health concerns, and improving livelihoods for millions.

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[The Conversation Africa] As we approach the global annual climate change conference, COP29, the need for increased public finance from the global north to address climate adaptation in Africa has become more urgent than ever.

[Graça Machel Trust] Zambia is currently grappling with an energy crisis impacting economic growth and daily life across the nation. Recognising the untapped potential of women to drive change, the Graça Machel Trust launched the GMT Energy and Climate Action Network Summit in Lusaka to position women as leaders in addressing the country's energy challenges. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, transitioning to a sustainable energy future could create over 8 million jobs across Africa by 2050. This

[The Green Connection] In another landmark case that highlights the voices of communities facing the frontline impacts of climate change, Aukotowa Fisheries Primary Co-Operative, The Green Connection, and Natural Justice (the applicants) have taken their fight to the Western Cape High Court. Together, these organisations represent the interests of South Africa's vulnerable coastal communities, and in particular small-scale fishers, who stand to potentially lose livelihoods, food security, and cultural heritage should oil

[Daily Trust] Severe flooding has displaced thousands of residents in Biseni Kingdom, Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, submerging homes, schools, healthcare facilities, places of worship, roads, and farmlands.

[Vanguard] Yenagoa -- thousands of people from Bayelsa communities have been displaced from their homes by flood.

[RFI] Home to diverse ecosystems like primary forests, peatlands and mangroves, Africa nevertheless faces severe biodiversity degradation. Despite the recent Cop16 conference in Colombia offering limited progress for protecting Africa's flora and fauna, analysts hope future efforts will address the continent's environmental concerns more effectively.

[The Earthshot Prize] Over £86M in value catalysed to date for Earthshot Prize solutions, up from £48M since launch of match-making platform Launchpad