“We are not going to allow oil mining to exacerbate our climate change” says environmental activist.
Politics and Society Burning waste must end: African leaders look to recycling for better health and value
The decision by African ministers of environment to end open waste burning will not only save lives but also open up new income streams.
Politics and Society Cartoon | Developed nations fail to honour Climate Finance Delivery Plan
The UN’s climate change summit opened in Egypt with a warning that our planet is “sending a distress signal”. It is disconcerting that developed nations have failed to honour the Climate Finance Delivery Plan to help developing countries fight climate change and adapt to its impacts.
Politics and Society Mali’s women mediators shape local talks with terrorists
Despite their invisibility in official negotiations, women play a decisive role in community peace agreements.
Politics and Society Climate finance for Africa: the key challenges and what needs to be done about them
The lack of a clear formula to distinguish between donors’ adaptation and mitigation funds is hurting Africa’s climate response.
Politics and Society Climate change, flooding and Nigeria’s tide of corruption
International climate finance shortages are a problem, but corruption and unaccountable state spending enable climate disasters.
Politics and Society Climate loss and damage: Wildlife populations crash by 69% in less than a lifetime
In the wake of the death of Dida, an elephant aged between 60 and 65 years believed to be Africa’s largest female tusker, we analyse the decline of the world’s wildlife populations. Especially given that most species function as ‘carbon sinks’ and increase our resilience to climate change.
Politics and Society Tunisia’s once-vibrant democracy is on its deathbed: but it can be saved
Tunisia’s democratic backslide demonstrates how autocrats can use constitutional cover to entrench authoritarianism.
Politics and Society Barbados PM slams industrialised nations for failing the developing world in the climate crisis
In the ongoing COP27 climate talks, Barbados PM Mia Mottley delivered a razing speech about the destructive effects of climate change, the lack of support and resources to tackle these effects, and the continued negligence of the Global North.