Tag: COP28

INTERVIEWS
KUBWIMANA to Govts: Ensure people's land tenure rights, they will fight climate change

KUBWIMANA to Govts: Ensure people's land tenure rights, they will fight climate change

Mr. Audace Kubwimana is of the view that land tenure security issues have not gained the attention they deserve and they should feature prominently in deliberations leading up to the UN climate negotiations this year.

AFRICA
Will historical emitters heed Africa call for debt-for-climate swaps?

Will historical emitters heed Africa call for debt-for-climate swaps?

Africa holds solutions to climate change. Ignoring its demands will have implications on everyone and could negate climate efforts by other parts of the world namely Europe and the United States, experts say.

CURRENT AFFAIRS
Leaders in fresh push for redesign of green projects financing

Leaders in fresh push for redesign of green projects financing

Funding access hurdles have been singled out as acting as a stumbling block on Africa path to green transition and inclusive economic development of the continent that got to devise ways to plug growing energy, transport and IT infrastructure gaps, among others.

AFRICA
Is full legal protection for Africa climate migrants finally in sight?

Is full legal protection for Africa climate migrants finally in sight?

People lay hopes in ongoing negotiations by African leaders to adopt a legal instrument that seeks to, among other things, ensure the dignity, protection and rights of climate migrants in accordance with international and regional commitment and frameworks.

OPINION
In Africa, nature shields climate challenges - Our growth ignites global solutions

In Africa, nature shields climate challenges - Our growth ignites global solutions

We must stop chasing the western world economic models. There must be an African economic development model that supports our economic aspirations but not at the expense of wildlife and wild lands.

OPINION
Rwanda floods: The not-so-visible hand of wealthy nations 

Rwanda floods: The not-so-visible hand of wealthy nations 

Inaction on climate injustices is fomenting the worst for vulnerable communities across parts Africa where the climate change effects increasingly worsened to levels mitigation or adaptation alone cannot prevent.