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CLIMATE CHANGE
Africa Bets on Its Youth: Guardians of the Earth Fellowship Signals a New Era of Homegrown Climate Leadership
A new chapter in Africa’s climate leadership unfolded this week with the official launch of the Guardians of the Earth Fellowship Programme, a continent-wide initiative positioning young Africans at the forefront of climate solutions grounded in local knowledge, science, and policy influence. Convened by the Pan African Network for Climate Action and led by its CEO, Mr Kelvin Muli, the…
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FarmBizAfrica Launches AI Tool to Shield Farmers from 2026 Climate Volatility
As unpredictable weather patterns continue to threaten Kenya’s food security, agricultural information service FarmBizAfrica has launched HarvestMAX, an AI-driven tool designed to help farmers navigate the 2026 long rains season. The tool arrives at a critical moment as climbing food prices and regional crop failures underscore the urgent need for data-backed planting decisions. The platform addresses a growing crisis: the…
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Climate Stress Testing an Emerging Challenge for Banks Worldwide
As financial institutions worldwide grapple with how to turn climate-related risks into credible stress testing scenarios, new guidance on climate stress testing for banks offers a timely roadmap. Climate Stress Testing Methodologies: Current Practices, Challenges, and the Road Ahead – a report by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and data and AI leader SAS – is based on input from 21…
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Odibets backs tree-hugging record breaker with KSh 1m climate boost
Kenyan environmental conservationist Truphena Muthoni has received a significant financial boost of KSh 1 million from betting firm Odibets to amplify her climate advocacy. The funding comes on the heels of her extraordinary feat where she unofficially secured a new world record by completing a grueling 72-hour non-stop tree-hugging marathon. Muthoni’s marathon effort surpassed her previous personal best of 48…
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Experts Tackle Critical Insurance Gap to Protect Africa’s Farms from Climate Shocks
The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re), in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), launched a three-day workshop in Nairobi today to address the critical gap in agricultural and climate insurance protecting the continent’s farmers. The event brings together regulators, insurers, and tech innovators to develop strategies for scaling up insurance solutions, as climate change increasingly threatens millions of livelihoods…
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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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New WEF and BCG report urges urgent action on climate-driven health threats
Worsening health crises driven by climate change could wipe out more than $1.5 trillion in economic output by 2050, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The analysis warns that businesses must act now to protect their workforce and build resilience before the costs of adaptation spiral out of control. The…
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Ruto Hits Back at Trump’s Climate Remarks at UNGA
The 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York took a dramatic turn this week after U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed climate change as “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world.” The former president, who returned to office earlier this year, used his speech to cast doubt on decades of scientific consensus and to attack international climate…
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The GreenShift Podcast | Inside the Africa Climate Summit 2025 in Addis
When the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) 2025 wrapped up in Addis Ababa this September, one thing was clear: Africa is no longer approaching the climate crisis as a passive player. The summit, hosted by the African Union and the Government of Ethiopia, was a declaration of African leadership, unity, and ambition on the world stage. In this week’s episode…
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Africa on the Frontline of Climate Risks and Opportunities
A new report from the Climate Crisis Advisory Group (CCAG) warns that without rapid action to cut methane – one of the most powerful and overlooked greenhouse gases – the world could lock in up to 0.3°C of additional warming this decade. That difference could determine whether climate impacts remain manageable or push societies beyond their ability to adapt. Methane…
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