April 2021 - Climate Justice for Africa

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Vanessa Nakate

April 25, 2021 Paul Schaafsma 1

Vanessa Nakate of Uganda is the founder of the Rise Up Movement, and has an unrivaled gift for speaking truth to power.

In Madagascar children are starving due to climate change

Drought Drives Famine in Madagascar

April 21, 2021 Paul Schaafsma Comments Off

Return to the Human Toll of the Climate Crisis in Africa

Flash Floods in Mauritius

April 16, 2021 Paul Schaafsma Comments Off

04.15.21 Heavy showers continue to fall in several parts of the south-eastern part of the island. Several roads are under water at the moment. A rescue operation is currently underway in Bambous Virieux to help 9 people. A […]

Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim

April 25, 2021 Paul Schaafsma Comments Off

Hindou Ourmarou Ibrahim is a member of the Mbororo pastoralist people in Chad. Hindou began advocating for Indigenous rights and environmental protection at age 16, founding the Association for Indigenous Women and Peoples of Chad […]

Kaossara Sani

April 25, 2021 Paul Schaafsma Comments Off

Kaossara Sani of Togo is the Founder and Director of Act on Sahel.

Remy Zahiga

April 25, 2021 Paul Schaafsma Comments Off

Remy is a uniquely effective advocate for protecting the Congo Rainforest and its indigenous peoples.

Save Congo Rainforest

April 27, 2021 Paul Schaafsma Comments Off

Mulindwa Moses

April 25, 2021 Paul Schaafsma Comments Off

Cyclones

April 25, 2021 Paul Schaafsma Comments Off

Drought

April 25, 2021 Paul Schaafsma Comments Off

Africa: South Africa's Plan to Move Away From Coal - 8 Steps to Make It Succeed
[The Conversation Africa] The South African government's Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan was launched in November 2023. It is a roadmap guiding the country away from reliance on coal-fired power towards renewable energy alternatives by 2027. It aims to include all communities and workers who will be affected by the energy transition.
Somalia: Somalia Issues Warning of Impending Flood Disruptions Across Multiple Regions
[Radio Dalsan] Somalia's federal government issued a warning on Tuesday about potential disruptions expected within the next ten days across several regions.
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, German Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen Climate Partnership
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and German have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing climate partnership.
Uganda: Algae Chokes Lake, Leaves Kasensero Residents At Crossroads
[Nile Post] The tranquil waters of Lake Victoria have turned into a battleground for survival in Kasensero, a bustling fishing community nestled along its shores in Kyotera District.
Malawi: Returning Children to School As an Impetus to Recover From Effects of Natural Disasters in Nkhota Kota
[Nyasa Times] Zenius Milward and his fellow learners were happily enjoying an English lesson at Msenjere Full Primary School in Nkhotakota when an unexpected visitor forced its way into their classroom on that Wednesday morning of February 28, 2024.
East Africa: Unprecedented Flooding Displaces Hundreds of Thousands Across East Africa
[UN News] "Unprecedented and devastating" flooding in east Africa has triggered widespread displacement with hundreds of thousands forced from their homes in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Ethiopia and Tanzania, UN humanitarians warned on Wednesday.
Zambia: Beyond the Fields - Unraveling Zambia's Drought Crisis and the Urgent Call for Climate-Health Solutions
[IPS] Lusaka -- For most families in Zambia, April is traditionally a month of plenty--it is typically the beginning of a harvest season for various food and cash crops. Both fresh and dried maize, groundnuts, pumpkins, and a whole variety of both traditional and exotic food crops are usually in full supply and readily available […]
Nigeria: Post Cop-28 - What's Next for Nigeria?
[Vanguard] IT is approximately six months till the next COP 29, scheduled for 11th - 22nd November in Baku, Azerbaijan, where policymakers will gather to renew commitments towards the just energy transition.
Zimbabwe: Bulawayo to Benefit From Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Fund
[New Zimbabwe] BULAWAYO has been selected as one of the beneficiaries of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Fund, which aims to provide technical assistance and funding to young people to tailor-make solutions in the face of climate change.
Ghana: Bishop of Koforidua - 'Environmental Issues Must Be a Political Priority'
[Agenzia Fides] Accra -- Illegal mining, which pollutes rivers and groundwater, and plastic waste are the two main environmental problems in Ghana. A problem to which an answer is also being sought at the academic level with the establishment of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) in Somanya in the eastern region of […]

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