At COP28, a diverse coalition of parties and civil society organizations has united to emphasize the critical need for a swift and equitable transition to a renewable energy-powered world, aiming to keep the global temperature increase within the 1.5°C…
BII, FMO, Proparco, and Frontier Energy have collectively invested $52 million in Planet Solar in Sierra Leone for its large-scale grid-connected solar Independent Power Producer (IPP), marking a pivotal step towards sustainable development and clean energy. This 50MW solar…
The IGAD Climate Predictions and Applications Center (ICPAC), in collaboration with the Wanahabari Center, recently conducted a comprehensive week-long Crisis Reporting training for journalists within the IGAD region at Naivasha. The primary aim of this training initiative was to…
President Kenyatta’s decree marked Ahmed the elephant, as the first elephant in Kenya to receive such a level of official protection.
In the inaugural week of COP28 in Dubai, African Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) presented a concise and impactful 5-point statement on energy needs for Africa. Ephraim Shitima, Chair of the Africa Group of Negotiators, conveyed the statement to COP…
Revealing a stark reality, the report titled; ‘Equitable Phaseout of Fossil Fuel Extraction: Towards a Reference Framework for a Fair and rapid global phaseout,’ from the Civil Society Equity Review during the COP28; to keep the 1.5ºC climate target…
During the recently concluded COP28, in a move that aligns with its dedication to advancing sustainable infrastructure and supporting underserved regions, the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), a Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) company, announced a commitment of approximately…
The recently concluded Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai witnessed a landmark commitment to addressing climate change. In an effort to promote green infrastructure in Africa, global and African partners have pledged $175 million to the Alliance for…
Moderate rainfall is expected in the southern regions of the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA), with heavy rainfall in central Tanzania based on the IGAD Climate Predictions and Applications Center (ICPAC) rainfall forecast. Warmer-than-average temperatures are expected in most…
