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The 37th African Union (AU) Summit was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 17-18 February. Credit: Paul Kagame.

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February 19, 2024

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“We demand”: A collective statement to the African Union

A movement of dozens of African civil society groups call on the AU to take actions in pursuit of climate justice, peace, and equality. We, the ...

The Global Goal on Adaptation was one of the key outcomes from COP28. Credit: IISD/ENB | Mike Muzurakis

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By Brian Mantlana

December 20, 2023

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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 of extreme ...

Civil society groups from Africa and elsewhere call for a phase out of fossil fuels at COP28. Credit: IISD/ENB | Mike Muzurakis.

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December 14, 2023

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“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 of thousands ...

Climate campaigners call for a phase out of fossil fuels, a priority for many countries in Africa, at COP28. Credit: IISD/ENB | Mike Muzurakis.

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By James Wan

December 6, 2023

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Schrodinger’s COP: How’s Africa faring at the climate talks at halftime?

Texts that will shape future climate action are still under fierce contestation. Some drafts contain best case scenarios for Africa alongside the worst. The COP28 climate ...

The Green Economy and Environment Minister of Zambia speaks at the opening of COP28, where adaptation will be a key priority for Africa. Credit: COP28 / Mahmoud Khaled.

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By Collins Nzovu

December 4, 2023

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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 climate crisis ...

What's at stake for Africa regarding Adaptation at COP28? Credit: Jeff Attaway.

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By Darlington Sibanda

November 28, 2023

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Adaptation Q&A: What’s at stake for Africa at COP28?

What is adaptation? What will African countries be arguing for at COP28? Against whom? At the upcoming international climate talks in Dubai, developing countries will be ...