ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – The governments of Japan and Austria have approved a $1 million fund to strengthen the participation of the private sector in combating climate change. [Read more…] about Private sector climate change investments in Africa
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Cyclone Idai Disaster Relief Football Tournament
Cyclone Idai Disaster Relief: Africa Energy Forum to host charity Football Tournament with Manchester United legends to raise thousands for victims of Cyclone Idai at one of Lisbon’s most iconic stadiums [Read more…] about Cyclone Idai Disaster Relief Football Tournament
Indigenous peoples Red January protests
31 January 2019 – Oscar winning actor Julie Christie joins Survival protesters outside Brazil’s Embassy in London, calling on Bolsonaro to stop Brazil’s genocide. Protests against the anti-indigenous policies of Brazil’s President Bolsonaro are occurring in Brazil and around the world to mark his first month in power. [Read more…] about Indigenous peoples Red January protests
Call for a low-carbon, climate-resilient future
Climate-resilient future – The OECD, UN Environment and World Bank Group today called on leaders of G20 countries to do more to enable a radical shift of investment into low-carbon, climate-resilient infrastructure as a way to limit the impact of climate change. [Read more…] about Call for a low-carbon, climate-resilient future
Weekend rains fill up Gauteng dams
South Africa – The Gauteng dams have recorded a whopping 98% level following heavy rains in most parts of the province last weekend, making the dams the fullest in the country. [Read more…] about Weekend rains fill up Gauteng dams