Category: ENVIRONMENT

Can the AU Drive a Realistic African Climate Agenda?(By Prince Israel Orekha)

About Author-Global Director ,Connected Advocacy,israel@connectedadvocacy.org.ng   As Africa Climate Week, #ACS2 opens, one pressing question lingers: Can the African Union (AU) chart a realistic and united pathway to address Africa’s climate crisis—or will the gathering become another symbolic ceremony remembered only in speeches? The urgency is undeniable. Africa stands at the frontline of climate change, yet its fragmented approaches and weak governance systems risk undermining the continent’s ability to respond effectively. For the AU to lead meaningfully, several critical issues must be addressed: Building Unity of Purpose The AU must…

EJN Grantee’s Report On Illegal Logging Generates Community Debate and Pushes Government to Investigate National Forest Authority

Kiundu Waweru First Published, 29 August 2025 Uganda’s forests house a plethora of flora and fauna, including charismatic species like the mountain gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and the most studied chimpanzees in the world, in Kibale National Park. The country is known as the “pearl of Africa”, a phrase attributed to Winston Churchill. In 1907, Churchill, then the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, was on a tour of East Africa. On visiting Uganda, its natural beauty had a great effect on him, and…

Carbon-finance project pioneer TASC joins Carbon Markets Africa Summit as diamond sponsor

The organisers of the upcoming Carbon Markets Africa Summit have announced the diamond sponsorship of TASC, the award-winning and pioneering carbon finance project developer with a proven track record of innovative climate mitigation techniques and investing in local communities an official statement issued in Cape Town,Wednesday has  disclosed Taking place in Johannesburg from 22 to 23 October, Carbon Markets Africa Summit will gather the continent’s entire carbon markets value chain, from successful early carbon market movers, climate-finance-ready projects and regulatory bodies to global institutional development organisations and investors. High-impact carbon projects at…

Celebrating Women in Waste: Samu Mkhize on Building Inclusive Recycling Systems

This  Women’s Month, we’re celebrating the women who are transforming Africa’s waste and recycling sector from the inside out. One of them is Samu Mkhize, Collections & Training Manager at Petco Producer Responsibility Organisation, who works across South Africa to build inclusive, effective recycling systems. From empowering women-led enterprises to designing national training programmes, Samu is proving that passion, innovation, and purpose are key drivers of change. We spoke to her about the challenges, the opportunities, and what inspires her in this work. Q: What are the key operational challenges in scaling…

The Success of rCOMSDEP Could be the Best Tribute to the Lost Lives

Editorial Comment As Ghana bade farewell to mortal remains of the rest of the six out of the eight fallen heroes last Friday, Ghanaians need to reflect soberly on this question-what was their mission that day and most unfortunately they couldn’t even reach their destination as fate had it? It was in connection with the planned official launch of the Responsible Mining & Skills Development Programme(rCOMSDEP) a government initiative intended to create sustainable jobs through responsible cooperative mining and also address the decades long devastating impact of illegal mining on…

The Devastating Global Climate Change Impact: The Human Factor {By: Geethika Venkatesan, an International Young Climate Activist)

In several countries there are severe consequences from pollution, climate change, floods, soil degrading, water scarcity and lack of water storage resources and due to heavy rains many cities and metro cities, raging water washes many villages, urban catchment area, our dream building, car, roads, railway lines our wealth and Heath? Why are these happening in this 21st century? Can man make mistakes nor nature fury? Nature always helps humans living beings and nature’s eco system balance but the humans advanced urban dreams, urban civilization maze, unlimited urban dreams, speedy…

Powering Progress: Women, E-Mobility & Safer Transport in Africa

In celebration of Women’s Month, Smarter Mobility Africa and WiN are proud to announce a powerful and timely webinar, Powering Progress: Women, E-Mobility & Safer Transport in Africa, taking place on Wednesday, 20 August 2025. This free, virtual event will bring together women who are leading the charge in making transport systems across Africa safer, smarter, and more inclusive. The webinar offers a unique blend of lived experience, policy innovation, and practical solutions focused on improving mobility for all. Event Details Date: Wednesday, 20 August 2025 Time: 10:00 (WAT) | 11:00 (SAST) | 12:00 (EAT) Registration: https://apo-opa.co/3JcPAMH Hosted…

Climate change is making Africa’s debt burden worse – new debt contracts could help

The Conversation First Published,July 30,2025 Author: Magalie Masamba(Extraordinary lecturer at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria) Many African countries are already struggling with heavy debt burdens. Climate change is making this worse. Africa contributes the least to global emissions but suffers the most from extreme weather, rising temperatures and drought. These disasters affect not just people’s livelihoods but also national revenues, making debt repayment harder. Yet traditional debt contracts don’t account for this. The link between these pressure points is becoming undeniable. As climate-related disasters worsen, debt-laden countries are left…

Texas flooding: Who are the victims, what’s the death toll, could it rise?

More than 100 people were killed in the flash floods. Camp Mystic, a camp for girls, is among the worst-hit sites. By Sarah Shamim Published On 7 Jul 20257 Jul 2025 |Updated: 3 hours ago  Flash floods that ravaged Texas over the weekend have killed more than 100 people in the state in the southern United States. The state’s governor said on Tuesday that more than 160 people are missing. The deaths and destruction caused by the floods have brought the government’s response and warning systems under scrutiny. A warning for flash floods in…

Wind, Solar and Hydro Power: Our Renewable Energy Initiatives in Africa at a Glance

By Dr Johnstone Chikwanda, Zambian Energy Expert Africa’s energy landscape is evolving rapidly with rising populations and expanding economies driving the demand for reliable, sustainable and affordable energy. The World Bank estimates that about 640 million people have no access to clean energy in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA), With the ravaging impact of climate change, policy renovations to onboard alternative forms of sustainable and affordable clean energy are underway. Wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric power offer sustainable alternatives, but transitioning requires balancing long-term goals with infrastructure and economic perspectives. Despite abundant…