Climate policy

Climate policy

RWANDA: New climate plan requires $11bn investment

Climate policy

WEST AFRICA: ECOWAS countries sign up for cleaner vehicles

Air pollution

AFRICA: Tropical forests’ capacity to absorb CO2 is declining

Green Economy

WEST AFRICA: WAMU releases handbook for green bond issues

Climate policy

CAMEROON: Covid-19 pushes WWF to organise “Earth Hour-2020” on internet

International cooperation

AFRICA: EU strengthens cooperation to combat climate change

Climate policy

AFRICA: Environmental degradation might threaten children’s health

Climate Finance

AFRICA: ACCF provides $4.7 million for climate change adaptation

Environmental policy

MOROCCO: Twinning with EU to improve environmental protection

Urban waste management

MOROCCO: Authorities decide to sanction public polluters in Casablanca

International cooperation

ZIMBABWE: African forum on sustainable development to be held in February 2020

24-27 février, Zimbabwe

Green Economy

CHAD: 2020 Finance Law gives priority to ecology

Renewable energies

ALGERIA: Energy efficiency network is being set up, supported by GIZ

Green Economy

CONGO: $25 million U.S. investment in country’s green economy

International cooperation

AFRICA: Famous comedian Mamane is the new climate ambassador for the Sahel

Climate policy

TUNISIA: COP 25 participation focuses on preserving oases

Economy & climate

AFRICA: AfDB completes establishment of Adaptation Benefits Mechanism

Climate Finance

AFRICA: AfDB requests research to promote creation of “green” banks

Climate Finance

MALAWI: A loan of $150 million is needed to improve access to electricity

Climate Finance

AFRICA: Annual forum to boost nascent climate investments

Biodiversity

ETHIOPIA: Over 350 million trees planted in 12 hours

Green Economy

MOROCCO: Ongoing discussions with AfDB on implementing “Desert to Power”

Renewable energies

NIGERIA: EU invests $165 million in renewable energy