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[Capital FM] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) officially opened Monday in Addis Ababa, bringing together African leaders, policymakers, and global climate partners to chart a path toward a greener and more resilient continent.

[Capital FM] Addis Ababa -- President William Ruto has challenged the international community to step up contributions in climate change adaptation and mitigation to complement Africa's efforts.

[Capital FM] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced Ethiopia's formal bid to host the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32) in 2027, positioning the country as a hub of climate diplomacy and innovation.

[African Union] The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) opened today in Addis Ababa with a clear call from African leaders to move from rhetoric to action--positioning Africa not as a victim of climate change, but as a driving force of solutions and the next global climate economy.

[263Chat] Chipinge district continues to be one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in Zimbabwe facing frequent droughts, floods and natural disasters such as the Lisungwe floods, Bandama dam burst and cyclones including Idai, Eloise and Charlane.

[Addis Standard] Addis Ababa -- The European Investment Bank's development arm, EIB Global, has signed technical assistance agreements with Zemen Bank, Dashen Bank and Hibret Bank to strengthen their capacity in managing climate risks and expanding green lending in Ethiopia.

[The Conversation Africa] Australia's black wattle tree (Acacia mearnsii) has spread across South Africa, taking over millions of hectares of land and pushing indigenous plants aside. Economist Saul Ngarava researches agriculture and the connection between water, energy, food, social justice and land reform. He was part of a team who surveyed 1,184 homes in South Africa's North West, Northern Cape and Eastern Cape provinces, to see if those who burn black wattle for cooking have more energy security than those who don't. He also

[Shabelle] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived Saturday in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa to attend the second edition of the Africa Climate Summit, an event bringing together leaders from across the continent to address the growing challenges posed by climate change.

[IPS] Nairobi -- Ahead of the Conference of the Parties (COP30), the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa is looking to mobilize billions for renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, green housing, and gender-focused financing.