The global economy is built on natural capital. Without an abundance of water, soil, and biological diversity, businesses and societies can’t function, much less flourish. Governments are waking up to the value of such capital. In 2022, they struck a global agreement to reverse nature loss and bring human activities in harmony with the biosphere. Now, countries...Read More
Biodiversity credits will be easier to secure and more efficiently priced through a $106.7 million investment in the NSW Budget to establish a strategic new fund. The Biodiversity Credits Supply Fund (the Fund) is: buying credits upfront at competitive market prices based on forecast demand from major projects and infrastructure development selling credits at the...Read More
In the context of the 2024 annual work plan of the AFF-UNREDD partnership project on “Strengthening REDD+ implementation in Africa: capitalizing on lessons learned for an evolving environment” AFF is recruiting one regional expert to moderate an online Community of Practice (CoP) on “Unlocking sustainable solutions for effective REDD+ Result Based Payments in Africa”. The CoP will be...Read More
Experts and leaders gathered on the sidelines of the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly on Wednesday reiterated the urgent need to accelerate the implementation of national biodiversity conservation strategies and action plans that were formulated during the UN Biodiversity conference, known as COP15. The meeting, which took place in December 2022 in...Read More
IDRC and other funding partners are investing up to CAD4 million to fund up to five institutions to establish regional hubs in the Global South. These hubs will initiate and manage research sub-grants on climate change and health in West and Central Africa, East and Southern Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the...Read More
Climate change poses significant challenges for Africa, with diverse impacts, risks, and adaptation strategies necessary to mitigate its effects on the continent’s ecosystems, economies, and societies. Impacts: Extreme Weather Events: Africa is increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and heatwaves, which disrupt agricultural productivity, threaten food security, and exacerbate water scarcity....Read More
Addressing climate change in Africa requires a paradigm shift where people are prioritized over profit. Instead of succumbing to quick fixes and market-driven solutions, African leaders must center their climate action efforts around the needs and well-being of their people. The continent’s diverse and vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change,...Read More
During the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 6) held in Nairobi, the paramount importance of healthy land in addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable development took center stage. Throughout the week-long meeting, delegates deliberated on strategies to harness the potential of healthy land ecosystems to...Read More
In its recent report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has highlighted a concerning trend: global energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) surged to an all-time high in 2023. This alarming increase was primarily fueled by heightened fossil fuel consumption, particularly in regions where droughts severely hindered hydropower production. The IEA underscored the critical need for...Read More
Background The Commonwealth Secretariat, OBREAL Global, Association of African Universities, and Symbiosis International University have partnered to launch a Youth Policy and International Cooperation in AI programme. Under this initiative, they are setting up an ‘Effective Inter-regional Incubator for Youth’ designed to support undergraduate and postgraduate students in turning their innovative ideas into tangible projects. About the Call for...Read More
