By Joseph Silali, Baku The Head of Regional Programmes for Africa at the International Solar Alliance (ISA), Dr. Barakat Ahmed, has urged African governments to emulate Kenya in implementing policies that attract investments in renewable energy. He emphasized that such measures are…
By Kubrat Buhari Climate finance is crucial for women and Indigenous communities to achieve climate justice. This funding provides the necessary resources for these groups to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change, such as extreme weather events, shifting agricultural patterns,…
By Maryam Afolabi The level of awareness and sensitization about climate change has been growing steadily over the years, thanks to various initiatives such as conferences, workshops, and international summits organized by stakeholders. One of the most notable initiatives is the UN…
By Dare Akogun, Baku The Kogi State Government has unveiled its ambitious plans to tackle environmental challenges while fostering global partnerships to advance climate resilience. This was disclosed at the ongoing COP29 in Baku by the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change,…
By Buhari Kuburat The impact of climate change on global warming remains a major topic as world leaders meet to find solutions to this global crisis. However, the disproportionate effects of climate change on women and girls, especially in rural areas, demand…
By Dare Akogun The Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) has issued a resounding call to action, urging world leaders to address pressing trade barriers that hamper renewable energy market growth. The alliance warns that without action, these barriers could jeopardize the target of…
By Dare Akogun On the first day of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, global leaders achieved an early milestone by reaching consensus on standards for creating carbon credits under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement. This decision, welcomed…
By Dare Akogun British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, announced a series of new initiatives and partnerships at COP29 in Baku, all aimed at attracting private capital for climate finance in emerging markets. Among the planned investments, BII will…