5 d. ago As the world reconfigures, can Africa claim its economic power?

As economic alliances fracture, digital power consolidates, and climate pressures reshape industries, Africa faces a historic question: Will it continue to respond to the world’s agenda, or start defining it?

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1 week ago New framework offers hope for sustainable management of West Africa’s climate

As climate change continues to threaten fragile ecosystems, a new stakeholder-informed framework is offering hope for the sustainable management of West Africa’s coastal lagoons.

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2 w. ago West Africa leads way in regenerative agriculture: Rainforest Alliance 2024 report highlights regional and global impact

The Rainforest Alliance’s 2024 Annual Report shines a spotlight on the transformative power of regenerative agriculture in West and Central Africa, where rural communities are not only adapting to climate challenges but leading the charge in restoring ecosystems and building resilient livelihoods. In biodiversity-rich landscapes across Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and […]

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2 w. ago KNUST hosts training to equip African lecturers in fight against climate change

In a decisive step towards mainstreaming climate change education across African universities, the West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) is hosting a three-day training workshop at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

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3 w. ago Bonn Climate Talks: Africa has eyes on $1.3 trillion climate finance roadmap

Many developing countries, particularly in Africa, are proposing more ambitious climate targets as they prepare to submit their updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the UNFCCC in September. However, a recurring challenge persists. Countries lack sufficient financing to implement climate action at the scale required, as international financial support has not been fully realized. More […]

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4 w. ago African indigenous knowledge and practices can inspire sustainable modern innovations – Scholar

Local innovators in science and technology are being urged to embrace sustainability and climate-adaptive knowledge embedded in African indigenous practices.

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