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Climate change: Women’s role in the economy is key to a just transition
The Conversation  |  Nov 18, 2024

In many places, women are the primary caregivers for children, the sick or the elderly, as well as being responsible for cooking and cleaning in the h...

African countries shouldn’t have to borrow money to fix climate damage they never caused – economist
The Conversation  |  Nov 06, 2024

The effects of climate change are causing unprecedented floods, drought and other disasters across Africa. Yet it is becoming more difficult for Afric...

How AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa
The Conversation  |  Nov 04, 2024

With advancements in biotechnology, we’re also able to modify and edit genes to fortify plants or enable them to resist pests.

Climate change worsened rains in flood-hit African regions, scientists say
Reuters  |  Oct 23, 2024

If global warming reaches 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit), which could happen as early as the 2050s, such downpours are expected to occur n...

Marginalised groups make urgent call for inclusion in climate change policies
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 28, 2024

Many emphasised the need for climate solutions that address their communities' specific needs and realities.

Leaders at climate meetings in New York warn of growing mistrust between nations
Reuters  |  Sep 23, 2024

Under an initiative led by Barbados, France and Kenya, countries also continue to discuss imposing new global taxes to help pay for climate finance, s...

Counties to get Sh9bn to help local communities tackle climate change impacts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 26, 2024

The Treasury said on Thursday that the funds will be distributed over five years through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme.

Climate change may be fuelling a resurgence of piracy across Africa
The Conversation  |  May 26, 2024

As fish stocks delcine, some former fishermen, in collaboration with militias and unemployed youth, have turned to piracy as a means of survival.

Four million children affected by conflict, climate crisis in Somalia - UN expert
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2024

Isha noted that some of the most important issues that children and other vulnerable people are facing include forced evictions, as well as inadequate...

Heavy rains in East Africa as southern region grapples with drought
Mary Wambui  |  May 01, 2024

The sharp contrast has been attributed to climate change and human activities that have fast-tracked the phenomenon.

Kenya loses bid to host climate change hub in Nairobi
Amina Wako  |  Mar 27, 2024

Earlier, the United Nations agencies had recommended Nairobi as the optimal location from a shortlist of other cities such as Addis Ababa, Bonn, and G...

Rural women bear brunt of income inequality due to climate change - report
Rading Biko  |  Mar 06, 2024

The FAO's 'Unjust Climate' report uncovers a dark reality in low and middle-income countries, noting women heads of households in these parts suffer m...

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