Achieving “net zero” involves reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to as close to zero as possible, effectively balancing the amount of GHGs released into the atmosphere with the amount removed or offset. While the concept might seem straightforward from its name, its implementation requires comprehensive and concerted efforts across various sectors and industries. At its...Read More

“This is a very practical and granular project that tackles issues of security, vulnerability, food security, and restoration of the degraded environment.” Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a $50 million loan for the Yobe State Environmental and Climate Change Action Project (ECCAP). This initiative aims to...Read More

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a stark warning about the “dire situation” unfolding in several eastern and southern African countries. According to UNICEF, at least 45 million children in these regions are facing severe food insecurity exacerbated by the impacts of climate change. Eva Kadilli, the UNICEF director for eastern and southern...Read More