Climate Action
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CLIMATE CHANGE
AGRA Calls for a Farmer-First Climate Breakthrough at COP30 – with youth voices at the Center
As the UN Climate Conference (COP30) also knows as the “implementation COP” and the “COP of Truth” opens in Belém, AGRA is calling for a decisive shift from talk to action with ambition and urgency, urging a farmer-first breakthrough that puts soils, youth, and food systems at the center of global climate action. AGRA is urging governments and partners to…
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Key Leaders Call For Stronger Devolution, Judicial Accountability, And Community Ownership In Climate Action
Day Two of the 2025 Climate Action Summit, convened in Nairobi, brought together leaders from across the judiciary, legislature, and civil society to deliberate on the governance and justice dimensions of Kenya’s climate transition. The discussions underscored the need for coordinated, well-financed, and inclusive action—anchored on strong institutions, community ownership, and devolution-driven innovation. Hon. Justice Oscar Angote, Principal Judge of…
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AfDB Approves $9.4M Grant to Boost Climate-Resilient Rice Farming in West Africa
The African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional arm of the African Development Bank Group, has approved a $9.44 million grant to the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) to strengthen climate resilience in rice value chains across 13 West African countries. The funding, approved on 17 July 2025, comes through ADF’s Climate Action Window and will support rice farmers and processors in…
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In Burkina Faso, cashew cultivation is a lever for sustainable and inclusive rural development
Launched in 2017 and completed in 2024, the Cashew Development Support Project in the Comoé Basin for REDD+ (PADA/REDD+) exemplified sustainable development. The project combined poverty reduction, ecological transition and the empowerment of women and young people, achieving a remarkable implementation rate of 95 percent. It has revitalised the cashew nut industry, Burkina Faso’s third largest agricultural export after cotton…
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The Path To Sustainability: Green Eco Solutions Climate Action Initiatives
As we reflect on the achievements of Green Eco Solutions over the past year, it’s truly remarkable to see the positive impact we have had on both the environment and our community. Our commitment to sustainable practices and eco-friendly solutions has strengthened our brand and contributed to a greener, more sustainable future. One of our significant achievements is implementing several…
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