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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.

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Youth demand lead roles, funding in drive to fight climate change

Youth demand lead roles, funding in drive to fight climate change

On one hand, young people decry that they struggle to be accepted as actors who are coming up with ideas that can change situations, offer solutions and whose voice must be heard especially by those in positions of authority.

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Road to ‘African’ COP27: Activists talk tough on climate reparations, injustices

Road to ‘African’ COP27: Activists talk tough on climate reparations, injustices

It has emerged the $100 billion climate finance pledge by rich nations – which remains unfulfilled to date -- was political pledge neither based on multilateral negotiations nor the need assessment by developing nations. In reality, experts say, climate vulnerable African nations need at least $1.3...