Learn about Bilharzia disease and how to prevent it
By Annonciata BYUKUSENGE Bilharzia also known as schistosomiasis, is a chronic parasitic disease among the most devastating NTDs (Neglected Tropical…
COP27 Reaches Breakthrough Agreement on New “Loss and Damage” Fund for Vulnerable Countries
In parallel with the formal negotiations, the Global Climate Action space at COP27 provided a platform for governments, businesses and…
COP27 Presidency Launches Initiative to Support Women as Equal Players in Climate
Championing women as equal partners and players in implementing climate action, the COP27 Presidency launched the African Women’s Climate Adaptive…
COP27 Puts Focus on the half of the world population that will live under water stress by 2025
The World Health Organization has stated that by 2025, half of the world’s population will be living in water-stressed areas,…
“We Must Now Shift Gears” COP27 President Sets Out Work Ahead For Implementation
Egypt FM and COP President Sameh Shoukry convened today November 14th an Informal Stocktaking Plenary of COP27. During this session,…
Egypt, US Announce over $150 Million to Aid Africa’s Adaptation to Climate Change
COP President Shoukry speaking at the events said: “The key challenge for African countries is to access funding for climate…
AGRA, Barbados Government sign MoU for collaboration on Africa-Americas agri-food system transformation
The MoU facilitates the collaboration of AGRA and the government of Barbados in championing solutions for agri-food systems transformation and…
Decarbonization Day Prioritizes Hard to Abate Sectors at COP27
Decarbonization takes center stage at COP27 today, as leaders from public and private sector discuss the pathways and strategies to…
Inclusion of loss and damage into COP27 Agenda excites gender climate justice activists
By Ann Kobia The inclusion of loss and damage in the main agenda for the 27th Conference of Parties to…
COP27 launches initiatives to allow African countries to invest in building climate resilience
Egypt’s COP27 Presidency and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa launched today “Reducing the Cost of Green and Sustainable…