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United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) |

Carbon tax on fossils fuels, marine and aviation transport could generate additional development financing for Africa

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) studies also indicate that investing in nature-based solutions in African countries could generate up to US$82 billion annually at a price of US$120/tCO2 equivalent

A carbon taxation regime covering carbon tax on fossil fuel, maritime transport, and aviation could generate additional funds to support the Africa energy transition, says Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of ECA at a dialogue on carbon markets and development held on the sidelines of the tenth Africa Regional Forum on…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) |

Placing Farmers at the Core of Development Efforts is important to Achieve Food Security

In an event at the 10th African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) held in Addis Ababa, a clarion call has been issued to policymakers to center their policies around the needs of farmers and enhance access to funding in the agricultural sector

As Africa races against time to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 and the Malabo Commitments to end hunger by 2025, the continent faces formidable challenges aggravated by climate change, inflation, and regional conflicts. The urgency to reevaluate financing mechanisms is increasingly recognized, with a growing emphasis on…

Coca Cola Beverages Africa

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    • Namibian Min. of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta officially opens the new $1.2m plastic flaking plant in Okhanja
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Source: Coca Cola Beverages Africa |

Launch of cutting-edge recycling facility in Namibia

The completion of this cutting-edge recycling facility will enable Namibia Polymer Recyclers (NPR), a subsidiary of Plastic Packaging, to recycle up to 500 tons per month

A N$24 million (over US$1.2million) investment through a partnership between Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) (www.CCBAgroup.com) in Namibia and Plastic Packaging has culminated in the opening of a new polyethylene terephthalate (PET) flaking plant in Okahandja which will double the capacity of the only mechanical recycler of plastic waste in the…

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
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As widespread droughts spark national emergencies in Southern Africa, Water Convention and partners convene in Zambia to strengthen transboundary water cooperation

The event was designed to support states, river basin and lake organizations

On 29 February 2024 Zambia declared a National Crisis and Emergency regarding a drought gripping the country and which has decimated food and energy supply. Other Southern African countries have declared similar National Emergencies due to severe drought, including Zimbabwe in April. Severe droughts have also developed or recently intensified…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
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Rwanda: African Development Fund to provide a partial credit guarantee to support the financing of green and sustainable initiatives

This is in line with Rwanda’s National Strategy for Transformation (NST-1) for 2017-2024 and Vision 2050

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund, the concessional lending arm of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), has approved a partial credit guarantee to support Rwanda’s mobilisation of financing to implement green and social initiatives. The Partial credit guarantee for mobilisation of sustainable financing for Rwanda project…

The Presidency, Republic of Ghana
Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana |

President Akufo-Addo Commissions 15MWP Kaleo Solar Power Plant

This addition underscores Ghana's commitment to harnessing clean energy sources and building a sustainable future for generations to come

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Wednesday, 24th April 2024, in a momentous ceremony held in Kaleo, officially inaugurated phase two of the Kaleo Solar Power Plant, marking another significant stride in Ghana's renewable energy journey. With a capacity of fifteen megawatts peak (15MWp), this addition underscores Ghana's commitment to…

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launches fund to shield refugees and other displaced people from climate shocks

As part of its work to protect and assist more than 114 million people who have been forced to flee, UNHCR already seeks to build people’s resilience and reduce their vulnerability to risks, including the impact of climate change

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today launched the UNHCR Climate Resilience Fund, seeking to boost the protection of refugees and displaced communities who are most threatened by climate change. As part of its work to protect and assist more than 114 million people who have been forced to flee, UNHCR already…

United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)

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    • District representatives inspect site of bridge project Nebbi Uganda UNCDF LoCAL Photo Morish 2024
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    • District representatives inspect site of bridge project Nebbi Uganda UNCDF LoCAL Photo Morish 2024
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Source: United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) |

Promoting local experience for national life-saving action on climate change in Uganda

The UNCDF LoCAL Facility is engaged with over 35 countries across Africa, Asia the Caribbean and Pacific, mobilizing over US$ 200 million in climate finance

Representatives from districts that are tackling debilitating impacts of climate change ranging from drought to floods, gathered today with civil society organizations, academics, donor partners and ministers to scale up action on adaptation as part of three days of events organized by the Government of Uganda with the support of…

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
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Congolese refugee turns plastic waste into a profitable business

Raphael Basemi’s recycling business is providing jobs for other refugees and the host community and helping preserve the environment in Kenya’s Kakuma camp

Raphael Basemi has come a long way since arriving in Kenya’s Kakuma camp in 2009 with just a bag of clothes and his education certificates. The Congolese refugee now runs the largest community-led recycling enterprise in the camp, providing hundreds of jobs for other refugees and local community members. "When…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
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Africa should invest in Science, technology and innovation to build a prosperous, just and sustainable future

These are sentiments echoed by African leaders, representatives and experts at the opening of the two-day Sixth African Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Forum in Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Africa can build a more prosperous, just, and sustainable future if countries invest in science, technology and innovation, these are sentiments echoed by African leaders, representatives and experts at the opening of the two-day Sixth African Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)  Forum in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. Science, innovation and technology,…