Will governments make big tobacco pay and kick big polluters out of treaty meetings?
By Shobha Shukla, Bobby Ramakant As intergovernmental treaty meetings open on climate (UNFCCC) and tobacco control (WHO FCTC), there is…
Climate activists demand a just transition in agriculture – so farmers and communities get a ‘seat at the table’ in climate decision-making
By Hannah Climate activists at COP30 have called on governments to include agriculture in just transition negotiations and ensure that…
Communities denounce corporate capture of COP30, call for people-led climate solutions
By Mercy Mbevi The African Coalition of Communities Responsive to Climate Change (ACCRCC) has joined global civil society organizations at…
Meteo Rwanda warns of unusual rainfall and strong winds, urges public caution
By Annonciata Byukusenge The Rwanda Meteorology Agency (Meteo Rwanda) has announced that between November 11 and 20, 2025, the country…
COP30: Rwanda reports progress on Paris Agreement implementation
Rwanda has achieved 81 percent of its ‘unconditional mitigation target’, a milestone that underscores the effectiveness of domestic climate efforts…
African grassroots voices rise at COP30 as the significance of pastoralism is recognized
By Mercy Mbevi The African Coalition of Communities Responsive to Climate Change (ACCRCC) has cemented its position as a leading…
Typhoon Kalmaegi kills 193 people in the Philippines and Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi has claimed the lives of 188 people in the Philippines and five more in Vietnam, according to official…
COP30: Rwanda to showcase ambitious climate action
Rwanda will showcase its ambitious climate action at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), taking place from 10th…
ACES and Clean Cooling Network’s train-the-trainer programme secured accreditation
The Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) has formally accredited the Train the Trainer Programme delivered by the Africa Centre of…
Training tomorrow’s climate leaders: UNESCO-TWAS workshop kicks off in Ethiopia
By Cristina Serra The UNESCO-TWAS workshop Science-based Solutions for Climate Action in Africa kicked off yesterday, 28 October, bringing together…