Climate
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“People want to be rich overnight”: Nigeria logging abounds despite ban
In Cross River state, home to much of Nigeria’s remaining forest, locals and officials accuse the state government of profiting from illegal logging. As ... -
Why 30×30 would be the worst possible outcome of COP15
The plan to turn 30% of the earth into Protected Areas is based on a deeply unscientific and racist logic. On my first field ... -
What did COP27 achieve (and fail to achieve)?
The climate negotiations made progress on loss and damage, but failed to address the central challenge of reducing carbon emissions. There were high expectations ... -
Taking the temperature halfway through COP27
A panel of experts and institutional actors reflect on what’s happened at the climate talks so far. The African Center for Economic Transformation hosted ... -
Agroecology is the African-led solution we need from COP27
Industrialised agriculture is big driver of emissions. Agroecology is sustainable, resilient, high yield, and gives farmers sovereignty. It is a welcome shift to see ... -
COP27: It’s Africa’s time to lead
Four lessons for African leaders as they head into the climate talks. World leaders are convening in Sharm El-Sheikh for COP27 at a distinctive moment ... -
What African governments must fight for at COP27
African delegations must demand loss and damage reparations, that fossil fuels stay in the ground, and that false solutions are abandoned. Climate change remains ... -
“The rich are untouchable”: Uganda’s struggles to protect its wetlands
As communities and small businesses are cleared from environmentally precious zones, big companies expand unabated. Last week, state officials accompanied by security forces swept ... -
Large-scale agricultural projects are not working for Africa
Big farming investments reduce local food security and erode trust. They need a fundamental rethink. In recent weeks, observers and officials have described the ...
