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Save the Children
Source: Save the Children |

Ethiopia: More Than 1,320 Children Remain at Risk Following Week of Deadly Landslides

Save the Children is working with local partners to roll out much-needed aid to communities impacted by the landslides, as search and rescue efforts intensify

Hundreds of children living in the remote Gofa zone of Southern Ethiopia remain at risk of death and injury from rain-induced disasters, after surviving a series of landslides that killed at least 257 people, said Save the Children. On Sunday, heavy rains in the area caused a major landslide which…

Energy Capital & Power

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Mauritanian British Business Council Partners with MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2024

The Mauritania Britain Business Council (MBBC) promotes sustainable development and fosters collaborative partnerships between Mauritania and the United Kingdom (UK)

The Mauritanian British Business Council (MBBC) will partner with the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2024 conference for the second consecutive year, linking British investors and companies with trade and investment opportunities in Mauritania. The MBBC serves to promote sustainable development, share knowledge and best practices, and foster mutually beneficial…

The Federal Council, Switzerland
Source: The Federal Council, Switzerland |

Improving the resilience of energy systems in the Global South: Energy planning in Ghana as a role model for the world

Four years ago, the research project Energy Modeling for the Real World Transforming Modeling Approaches for Sustainable and Resilient Energy Planning (MEASURES) embarked on an interdisciplinary study, using Ghana as a case study region

Under the leadership of Empa scientist Mashael Yazdanie, an international research team is investigating ways to better plan for climate-resilient energy systems in the Global South. Focusing on the case study of Accra, the capital of Ghana, the multidisciplinary team expanded conventional energy system modeling approaches by incorporating a range…

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Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya: Phase II of the Microwave Waste Management Project

The project is aimed at reducing medical waste associated infections and environmental pollution

The Ministry of Health jointly with the Council of Governors has been implementing the Medical Waste Microwave Project. The Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni has  today met the Belgium Ambassador H.E Peter Maddens to discuss Implementation of Phase II of the Clinical Microwave Project.…

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
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Scaling up mangrove conservation in Kenya

The initiative not only contributes to global climate goals but also empowers communities through sustainable development

As the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem approaches on 26 July, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN-Habitat, through the Go Blue project, are showcasing a transformative initiative to counter climate change in Lamu County, Kenya.  The effort, known as the Lamu Blue Carbon Project, is aiming to enlist…

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
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Zimbabwe joins United Nations (UN) Water Convention, leading wave of countries in Southern Africa

Zimbabwe’s accession further reinforces the strong momentum for water cooperation in Africa, where over 90% of water resources are in 63 basins shared by two or more countries

Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in drought-stricken Southern Africa, has joined the UN Water Convention in a clear demonstration of political will for water cooperation across borders. Home to some 17 million people, Zimbabwe faces pressing water challenges linked to climate change and competing socio-economic, environmental and political demands and interdependencies…

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ExxonMobil’s Katrina Fisher to Provide Update on Angolan Exploration, Production Initiatives at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024

African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy 2024 serves as Africa’s premier deal-making platform, fostering collaboration among industry players and African governments

Following the results of ongoing drilling campaigns, energy major ExxonMobil could invest as much as $15 billion in Angola’s Namibe basin by 2030. Active in the country for 30 years, the company is developing a series of large-scale oil and gas projects while implementing initiatives to maximize output at producing…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: President Ramaphosa Assents to Climate Change Bill

The law sets out to enhance South Africa’s ability and capacity over time to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build climate resilience

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Climate Change Bill which sets out a national climate change response, including mitigation and adaptation actions, which also constitutes South Africa’s fair contribution to the global climate change response.  The Climate Change Act, as endorsed by the President, enables the alignment of…

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Uganda: With an eye to the future, this community is prioritising the climate resilience of its children

In Uganda, funding from the European Union, Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden, as well as the NDC Partnership, has enabled four districts to begin work on 12 resilience-building investments

From improved cookstoves, and tree-planting to roadworks, communities in Nwoya District, northern Uganda, are taking a long hard look at how climate change is impacting their lives and identifying solutions that will bring the most benefits for the largest number of people. Perhaps not surprisingly, the local school children are…

The World Bank Group
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Algeria’s Ambitious Path for Development

The World Bank has supported Algeria in its quest for resilience, particularly in addressing the impacts of climate change

Algeria has been pursuing an ambitious path for its development. With a focus on building resilience, adopting innovations, and economic modernization, the country has reached significant new milestone this year. The most recent example of this was seen in the release of the World Bank's annual income classification report on July 1st,…