Climate
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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 ... -
“If not now, when?” African voices on the final day of COP28
As COP28 enters, and overshoots, its final deadline, African representatives express both dismay and determination. The COP28 climate talks are supposed to conclude today, ... -
What went wrong with South Africa’s once pioneering just transition plan?
Two years into the world’s first Just Energy Transition Partnership, some fear it will amount to “green structural adjustment”. South Africa’s experience in piloting ... -
Africa’s call to action at COP28? Fund adaptation
The environment minister of Zambia, chair of the African Group at COP28, outlines the continent’s priority at the ongoing climate talks. For Africa, the ... -
Colombia chooses life at COP28 and sets example for Africa
The Latin American oil producer shows how true development lies in confronting rather than succumbing to fossil capital. On 2 December, President Gustavo Petro ... -
Two IMF fixes that could channel billions to Africa
The formula for allocating SDRs, an invaluable source of funding, was agreed in 1944 and channels the most money to the richest nations. It ... -
Climate finance Q&A: What’s at stake for Africa at COP28?
How does climate finance work? What does Africa need? What will negotiators be pushing for at COP28? At the COP28 climate talks in Dubai, ...
