Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) |

Global Summit announces ‘sprint of action’ to tackle consequences of extreme heat

The Global Summit on Extreme Heat, held on Thursday, was co-hosted by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Extreme heat is a silent, yet formidable adversary that – without action – will kill thousands in coming years. But, as participants at the first-ever Global Summit on Extreme Heat heard, there is plenty that can be done. Countering the worst of extreme heat’s impact will take action from the local…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Water, Environment agencies ask for more funds in next budget

Attributed delays in project implementation for water supply and sanitation installations, to land acquisition challenges and high costs for location of investments

Agencies under the Ministry of Water and Environment have called for adequate funding in financial year 2024/2025 to enable them achieve key planned outputs in the next budget cycle. According to the Minister, Hon. Sam Cheptoris, low funding to the Ministry has failed to match the growing water demands and…

Source: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) |

European Union (EU)-United Nations Industrial Organization (UNIDO) Launch €9M Project: Advancing Hydropower and Circular Economy in Nigeria

The projects aims to enhance energy accessibility and promote circular economy practices to address pollution and climate change in Nigeria

The European Union introduced two new projects in Nigeria: Small Hydro Power Development for Agro-industry Use (SHP-DAIN) and Advancing Nigeria's Green Transition to Net Zero through Circular Economy Practices. Both will be executed by the United Nations Industrial Organization (UNIDO) as part of a 9 million euro contract over three…

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |

Compendium of forgotten foods in Africa

FAO and FARA launch new publication on underutilised food crops

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has launched a new Compendium of forgotten foods in Africa which is a first-of-its-kind comprehensive collection of 100 African forgotten food crops. Also referred to as neglected, underutilized or orphan crops, these species offer valuable benefits, including nutrition and diet diversification, while supporting…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Regional Consultation Workshop to validate baseline data on humanitarian needs assessment holds in Abuja

Dr. Ugbe stressed the need for coordinated efforts to address the increasing humanitarian events and reaffirmed ECOWAS’ commitment to assisting Member States in reducing the suffering of affected populations

The ECOWAS Regional Consultation Workshop, aimed at addressing humanitarian challenges faced by vulnerable populations across Member States, commenced in Abuja, Nigeria. The workshop, scheduled from March 26th to 28th, 2024, brings together key stakeholders to validate baseline data on the humanitarian needs assessment of Persons of Concern (PoCs), including IDPs,…

Source: UNICEF Zimbabwe |

Newsnote: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) launches communication campaign on climate

The Climate Change Crisis is a Child Rights Crisis; Climate change is impacting the lives of children worldwide, also in Zimbabwe

The Climate Change Crisis is a Child Rights Crisis. Climate change is impacting the lives of children worldwide, as well as Zimbabwe. It creates scarcity in access to safe water and food, has implications on the health of children, increases children’s vulnerability to exploitation and abuse, and jeopardises their well-being,…

Source: British High Commission Pretoria |

South African projects seize opportunity to tackle climate crisis and create jobs

Fifteen exciting climate projects from across the country have been selected to take part in the third phase of the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) in South Africa

The businesses were chosen from 173 applications following a rigorous selection process. The chosen projects come from the energy, transportation, agriculture, forestry and other land uses, circular economy and water sectors. The businesses concerned will receive tailored one-to-one and group support from financial, technical and gender equality and social inclusion…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Mozambique |

Mozambique: United States (U.S.) Embassy Launches Program to Include People with Disabilities in Climate Action

The goal of this project is to make information about emergency preparedness and climate change systems accessible to those who are blind, deaf, or other forms of disability

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announces a new program to provide information on climate change advocacy tools for persons with disabilities in Mozambique. The goal of this project is to make information about emergency preparedness and climate change systems accessible to those who are…

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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

African Development Bank approves $50 million loan to support climate change resilience, improve livelihoods and boost food security in Nigeria’s Yobe State

Yobe State Government will contribute $4.52 million in counterpart funding, and project beneficiaries are contributing $16.82m

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a $50 million loan for the Yobe State Environmental and Climate Change Action Project (ECCAP) to enhance climate change resilience, boost food security, and improve livelihoods for over 3.5 million people in northeast Nigeria. The project cost is…

Source: FAO Regional Office for Africa |

African countries to highlight urgent need for agrifood systems transformation

Opening of the 33rd Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa (ARC33) Senior Officers Meeting

Solutions for swift agrifood systems transformation are at the centre of discussions at the Senior Officers Meeting of the 33rd Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa (ARC33) that opened today. The conference is one of the major regional platforms focused on agriculture, food security and rural development in Africa and…