The African Union Commission, the African Development Bank, the Economic Commission for Africa and the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance, in collaboration with the Government of Cabo Verde, are convening the Ninth ...

The globalized and interconnected nature of our societies and economies has allowed a public health event to quickly morph into a global political, economic, psychological and social crisis of epic proportions. Public ...

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has wreaked havoc on economies, communities and ecosystems across the world. It has been described as a revelatory crisis, enabling us to see more clearly the crises that already ...

The negative impacts of hydro-meteorological hazards on agriculture, food security and water resources often result in disasters. Over 90 per cent of natural disasters in Africa are a consequence of such hazards. In many ...

Information note for participants for Ninth conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa Santa Maria, Cabo Verde. The ninth CCDA will be held on the theme, “Towards a just transition that delivers jobs, prosperity ...

Addressing the gap in financing for climate-change adaptation in Africa: a regional perspective on a global challenge. Climate change adaptation is intended to reduce or avoid harm from such shocks while exploiting ...

“Nexus thinking” is an approach that recognizes the critical interdependence of food, energy and water in an increasingly resource-constrained world. Understanding and improving how we manage and use these resources is ...

The Conference of Ministers, Noting with concern, as reported in the sixth assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, that Africa remains the most vulnerable region to climate shocks while being ...

The Africa Union’s Agenda 2063 makes it clear that climate-resilient communities and economies are an integral component of the continental vision for an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens, ...

The Minister of State, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, representing Prime Minister Brigi Rafini, officially launched the 4th edition of the trade fair “100 % Made in Niger”, together with the “Buy Nigerien” campaign. ...