Day: December 5, 2023

Youth-led African enterprises awarded $800,000 at Conference of the Parties (COP28) for climate solutions

Mr Mohammed

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, December 5, 2023/ — Eight dynamic African young women-led businesses emerged as winners of the 2023 YouthAdapt challenge. Each business will receive grant funding of up to $100,000. They will also receive a comprehensive mentorship and coaching as part of a 12-month accelerator program. Since its launch in 2021, the YouthADAPT initiative (https://apo-opa.co/49ZU0zH) has provided more than $5 million to 33 young entrepreneurs from 19 African nations. Jointly organised by the African Development Bank Group and the Global Center on Adaptation (https://GCA.org), supported by the Africa Climate Change Fund (https://ACCF.AfDB.org),…

Strengthening African Islands States’ Climate Resilience: President Ramkalawan chairs the AISCC Ministerial Dialogue at COP28

Mr Mohammed

04th December 2023 In the midst of the bustling COP28 in Dubai, a significant event unfolded at the Seychelles Pavilion—the Ministerial Dialogue of the African Union Commission (AUC) in partnership with the African Islands States Climate Commission (AISCC). Seychelles as the Chair of this commission organized this gathering to enhance collaboration among African Island nations and chart a strategic course to amplify the visibility and communication efforts of the AISCC. President of the Republic of Seychelles and Chair of the AISCC, His Excellency President Wavel Ramkalawan, reiterated Seychelles’ dedication to…