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Mactilda Mbenywe

Blank cheque or climate lifeline? COP29's finance text sparks debate

The much-anticipated draft of the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance has landed on the negotiating table at COP29.

By 2 months ago

Blank cheque or climate lifeline? COP29's finance text sparks debate

Call for $542b to fund nature-based solutions in climate action

Call for $542b to fund nature-based solutions in climate action

By 2 months ago

Ruto-led Nairobi Declaration fails to make impact at climate summit

Ruto-led Nairobi Declaration fails to make impact at climate summit

By 2 months ago

Kenyan initiative redefines climate finance at COP29

Kenyan initiative redefines climate finance at COP29

By 2 months ago

Frustration marks first week of COP29 as climate finance talks stall

The first week of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded with frustration over the lack of progress on climate finance, a key issue at the summit, which has been dubbed the "finance COP."

By 2 months ago

Frustration marks first week of COP29 as climate finance talks stall

African minsters at COP29 push back against broken promises

The African ministers at COP29 made it clear that their countries are paying the price for a climate crisis they did not cause. The costs are rising, both financially and in terms of human suffering.

By 2 months ago

African minsters at COP29 push back against broken promises

Untapped potential of East Africa's inland waterways

At COP29, a side event hosted by the East African Community (EAC) and the Lake Victoria Basin Commission highlighted the untapped potential of the region's inland waterways

By 2 months ago

Untapped potential of East Africa's inland waterways

Africa confronts flaws in COP29 climate finance plan

The ongoing COP29 summit in Baku has become a battleground of ideas and interests, with climate finance taking centre stage.

By 2 months ago

Africa confronts flaws in COP29 climate finance plan

Kenya seeks $6 billion at climate talks for urban resilience projects

Kenya is ramping up efforts to secure funding for building resilient urban areas amid escalating challenges posed by climate change.

By 2 months ago

Kenya seeks $6 billion at climate talks for urban resilience projects

Guardians of earth take stand for justice, climate action at summit

Representatives from Indigenous communities from across the world have gathered at COP29, carrying with them the weight of their people’s hopes, struggles, and demands.

By 2 months ago

Guardians of earth take stand for justice, climate action at summit

Activists demand action as fossil fuel lobbyists surpass delegates

At least 1,773 fossil fuel lobbyists have secured access to the COP29, raising alarm over their big presence at the key climate negotiations.

By 2 months ago

Activists demand action as fossil fuel lobbyists surpass delegates

Leaders, experts demand overhaul of COP to address crisis

Global leaders and climate experts have termed the current COP process as unfit to address the accelerating climate crisis.

By 2 months ago

Leaders, experts demand overhaul of COP to address crisis

Forum confronts rising temperature data amid high global stakes

Even before COP29, UN Secretary General António Guterres issued a warning, describing the moment as humanity’s “final countdown” to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

By 2 months ago

Forum confronts rising temperature data amid high global stakes

Setback as Africa calls for trillions for mitigation efforts

The United Nations climate talks encountered a major setback as differences emerged over a new finance target.

By 2 months ago

Setback as Africa calls for trillions for mitigation efforts

Climate crisis leave millions in distress - UN

A new UN report has warned that millions of people in Africa and beyond are at severe risk as climate hazards surge.

By 2 months ago

Climate crisis leave millions in distress - UN

Trump's election victory raises concern among global climate leaders

Former US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement in 2017 raised doubts about the global consensus on climate action.

By 3 months ago

Trump's election victory raises concern among global climate leaders

New book seeks to empower children to stop sexual abuse

Pendo’s Power, a book designed to educate children aged 5 to 18, about body safety and power of their voice in the face of potential abuse

By 3 months ago

New book seeks to empower children to stop sexual abuse

Frustration marks first week of COP29 as climate finance talks stall

The first week of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded with frustration over the lack of progress on climate finance, a key issue at the summit, which has been dubbed the "finance COP."

By 2 months ago

Frustration marks first week of COP29 as climate finance talks stall

African minsters at COP29 push back against broken promises

The African ministers at COP29 made it clear that their countries are paying the price for a climate crisis they did not cause. The costs are rising, both financially and in terms of human suffering.

By 2 months ago

African minsters at COP29 push back against broken promises

Untapped potential of East Africa's inland waterways

At COP29, a side event hosted by the East African Community (EAC) and the Lake Victoria Basin Commission highlighted the untapped potential of the region's inland waterways

By 2 months ago

Untapped potential of East Africa's inland waterways

Africa confronts flaws in COP29 climate finance plan

The ongoing COP29 summit in Baku has become a battleground of ideas and interests, with climate finance taking centre stage.

By 2 months ago

Africa confronts flaws in COP29 climate finance plan

Kenya seeks $6 billion at climate talks for urban resilience projects

Kenya is ramping up efforts to secure funding for building resilient urban areas amid escalating challenges posed by climate change.

By 2 months ago

Kenya seeks $6 billion at climate talks for urban resilience projects

Guardians of earth take stand for justice, climate action at summit

Representatives from Indigenous communities from across the world have gathered at COP29, carrying with them the weight of their people’s hopes, struggles, and demands.

By 2 months ago

Guardians of earth take stand for justice, climate action at summit

Activists demand action as fossil fuel lobbyists surpass delegates

At least 1,773 fossil fuel lobbyists have secured access to the COP29, raising alarm over their big presence at the key climate negotiations.

By 2 months ago

Activists demand action as fossil fuel lobbyists surpass delegates

Leaders, experts demand overhaul of COP to address crisis

Global leaders and climate experts have termed the current COP process as unfit to address the accelerating climate crisis.

By 2 months ago

Leaders, experts demand overhaul of COP to address crisis

Forum confronts rising temperature data amid high global stakes

Even before COP29, UN Secretary General António Guterres issued a warning, describing the moment as humanity’s “final countdown” to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

By 2 months ago

Forum confronts rising temperature data amid high global stakes

Setback as Africa calls for trillions for mitigation efforts

The United Nations climate talks encountered a major setback as differences emerged over a new finance target.

By 2 months ago

Setback as Africa calls for trillions for mitigation efforts

Climate crisis leave millions in distress - UN

A new UN report has warned that millions of people in Africa and beyond are at severe risk as climate hazards surge.

By 2 months ago

Climate crisis leave millions in distress - UN

Trump's election victory raises concern among global climate leaders

Former US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement in 2017 raised doubts about the global consensus on climate action.

By 3 months ago

Trump's election victory raises concern among global climate leaders

New book seeks to empower children to stop sexual abuse

Pendo’s Power, a book designed to educate children aged 5 to 18, about body safety and power of their voice in the face of potential abuse

By 3 months ago

New book seeks to empower children to stop sexual abuse

Frustration marks first week of COP29 as climate finance talks stall

The first week of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded with frustration over the lack of progress on climate finance, a key issue at the summit, which has been dubbed the "finance COP."

By 2 months ago

Frustration marks first week of COP29 as climate finance talks stall

African minsters at COP29 push back against broken promises

The African ministers at COP29 made it clear that their countries are paying the price for a climate crisis they did not cause. The costs are rising, both financially and in terms of human suffering.

By 2 months ago

African minsters at COP29 push back against broken promises

Untapped potential of East Africa's inland waterways

At COP29, a side event hosted by the East African Community (EAC) and the Lake Victoria Basin Commission highlighted the untapped potential of the region's inland waterways

By 2 months ago

Untapped potential of East Africa's inland waterways

Africa confronts flaws in COP29 climate finance plan

The ongoing COP29 summit in Baku has become a battleground of ideas and interests, with climate finance taking centre stage.

By 2 months ago

Africa confronts flaws in COP29 climate finance plan

Kenya seeks $6 billion at climate talks for urban resilience projects

Kenya is ramping up efforts to secure funding for building resilient urban areas amid escalating challenges posed by climate change.

By 2 months ago

Kenya seeks $6 billion at climate talks for urban resilience projects

Guardians of earth take stand for justice, climate action at summit

Representatives from Indigenous communities from across the world have gathered at COP29, carrying with them the weight of their people’s hopes, struggles, and demands.

By 2 months ago

Guardians of earth take stand for justice, climate action at summit

Activists demand action as fossil fuel lobbyists surpass delegates

At least 1,773 fossil fuel lobbyists have secured access to the COP29, raising alarm over their big presence at the key climate negotiations.

By 2 months ago

Activists demand action as fossil fuel lobbyists surpass delegates

Leaders, experts demand overhaul of COP to address crisis

Global leaders and climate experts have termed the current COP process as unfit to address the accelerating climate crisis.

By 2 months ago

Leaders, experts demand overhaul of COP to address crisis

Forum confronts rising temperature data amid high global stakes

Even before COP29, UN Secretary General António Guterres issued a warning, describing the moment as humanity’s “final countdown” to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

By 2 months ago

Forum confronts rising temperature data amid high global stakes

Setback as Africa calls for trillions for mitigation efforts

The United Nations climate talks encountered a major setback as differences emerged over a new finance target.

By 2 months ago

Setback as Africa calls for trillions for mitigation efforts

Climate crisis leave millions in distress - UN

A new UN report has warned that millions of people in Africa and beyond are at severe risk as climate hazards surge.

By 2 months ago

Climate crisis leave millions in distress - UN

Trump's election victory raises concern among global climate leaders

Former US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement in 2017 raised doubts about the global consensus on climate action.

By 3 months ago

Trump's election victory raises concern among global climate leaders

New book seeks to empower children to stop sexual abuse

Pendo’s Power, a book designed to educate children aged 5 to 18, about body safety and power of their voice in the face of potential abuse

By 3 months ago

New book seeks to empower children to stop sexual abuse

Untapped potential of East Africa's inland waterways

At COP29, a side event hosted by the East African Community (EAC) and the Lake Victoria Basin Commission highlighted the untapped potential of the region's inland waterways

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2 months ago

Untapped potential of East Africa's inland waterways

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