Climate
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The grim realities of Western climate change discourse on Africa
Where do African peoples fit into Western narratives on climate change, if at all? The Atlantic’s “grim ironies” article provides a cautionary tale. As ... -
Five maddening facts about climate finance
New in-depth analysis finds that less than one-third of donors’ commitments have actually been dispersed for climate projects. The injustices of climate change are ... -
COP28 just about put food systems on the climate agenda. Now we build
Though the talks’ long overdue focus on food and agriculture ultimately disappointed, it provides a starting point for future action and advocacy. At COP28 ... -
“It’s really very unjust”: Egypt’s chief climate negotiator dissects COP28
Mohamed Nasr, who formerly headed the COP27 presidency team, looks back at the outcomes from COP28 and what they mean for Africa. Last month, ... -
COP28’s failures on adaptation leave Africa adrift
The long-awaited Global Goal on Adaptation puts Africa at the periphery of an agenda that’s central to its development. As the frequency and intensity ... -
The Congo Basin got a crucial boost at COP28. Now we must build on it
Away from the headlines, announcements on deforestation and protecting the DRC’s rainforests laid important groundwork for future action. Although it didn’t dominate the headlines ... -
“It’s all so, so slow”: Should Africa celebrate or mourn COP28?
A panel of African experts and activists give their verdict on the outcomes from the Dubai climate talks. In the past two weeks, tens ...
