Climate
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“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, ... -
Global Stocktake Q&A: What’s at stake for Africa at COP28?
What is the Global Stocktake? Where does Africa stand on it? What could it mean for climate action? The COP28 climate talks in Dubai ... -
All climate action is, ultimately, local. Talks and efforts must reflect that
Local communities are not the beneficiaries of climate action. They are the leaders and experts we must learn from and support. Those of us ...
