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Climate adaptation finance to Africa must increase tenfold, research shows
Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlights the urgent necessity of boosting climate adaptation financing in Africa In a recent article published by The Guardian, Ban Ki-moon, the former UN Secretary-General and current chair of the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), highlighted the urgent need for a significant boost in climate adaptation finance directed to Africa.
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Akinwumi Adesina: Why Africa’s GDP must be revalued
At the recent Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Akinwumi Adesina emphasized the necessity of recalibrating Africa’s GDP to reflect the continent’s vast natural resources and carbon sequestration capacity. He underscored the significant role of the Congo forest basin, the largest carbon mass globally, advocating for the creation of Africa’s own carbon markets to convert immense
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Regina Honu: Bridging the Digital Gender Gap in Africa
Discover Regina Honu’s mission to close Ghana’s digital gender gap, empowering thousands of women through Soronko Academy. Bridging the Gender Gap Regina Honu is bridging the gender gap by teaching digital skills to women and girls in Ghana. She was a talented software developer at an international bank and was even offered a position at
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Boyan Slat: How to Cleanup our Oceans
Explore Boyan Slat’s revolutionary efforts to combat marine debris. At just 18, he initiated a global movement to cleanse our oceans, turning an ambitious idea into groundbreaking reality. **Today, marine plastic waste is estimated to be around 2.3 million tons. In terms of area, that’s 3 times the size of France. Perhaps you have asked
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Mohammed Rezwan: Pioneering a Floating Revolution in Bangladesh
Discover how Mohammed Rezwan, a visionary architect in Bangladesh, is revolutionizing education and community development amidst the severe challenges of climate change. Through the creation of floating schools, hospitals, and more, he’s not only safeguarding the future of vulnerable communities but inspiring a global movement. Learn how his innovative approach is making a substantial difference
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Who are Climate Refugees and how can we help them?
Introduction Climate change is a significant issue that affects our planet and the people who live on it. One of the consequences of climate change is the displacement of individuals and communities, known as climate refugees. In this article, we will explore who climate refugees are, why they are forced to leave their homes, and
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Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance announces goal to reach 300 million more by 2025
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has now reached 1 billion children with vaccinations. And Gavi set an inspiring target to immunize an additional 300 million children by the year 2025. This ambitious goal aims to tackle the persisting gaps in global vaccination coverage. The initiative’s success will significantly contribute to advancing global health and reducing the
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UN appoints Adesina for Fight Against Malnutrition
Akinwumi Adesina The United Nations (UN) has appointed Akinwumi Adesina to strengthen the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) movement. His appointment reflects his expertise in addressing global food and nutrition challenges and enhances the SUN initiative. Adesina, a renowned Nigerian economist and former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has a track record of advocating
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Climate Justice: Ensuring Equity in the Face of Global Crisis
Introduction What is climate justice and why do we need it? Every being on Earth is affected by climate breakdown. However, the level of impact is disproportionate. Climate justice emerged from the idea that those primarily responsible for climate change are the wealthy and powerful people; yet it impacts the poorest and most vulnerable. In
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