Our reports on the state of climate action in Africa highlight efforts to combat climate change and its impacts, including initiatives to strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity, mobilize climate finance, and implement climate mitigation strategies.
Climate Action
Nigeria's film industry has tackled war, injustice, and pandemics. Now, it faces a new frontier: climate change, pollution, and environmental justice. 
African urban development isn’t playing catch-up. It’s forging a new path that blends technology with culture, ecology, and inclusivity. 
To succeed, the Great Green Wall must approach the Sahel’s restoration by going beyond tree planting to prioritize native species, soil... 
Fintech startups are swimming in capital while health, food, and climate solutions fight for scraps. Is the investment model broken? 
Africa’s biggest trade deal promises economic growth, but weak regulations and rapid industrial expansion could trigger an environmental crisis. What’s the... 
Despite contributing the least to global emissions, vulnerable communities face worsening air pollution, rising deaths, and economic devastation—who will act? 
A water-rich nation fuels South Africa’s economy, but at what cost? Displaced communities and environmental damage reveal the hidden price. 
Nigeria’s AI ambitions soar, but with power outages crippling businesses daily, can innovation truly thrive in the dark? 
Unpredictable rainfall and prolonged droughts have left families in Karamoja struggling to find food, pushing malnutrition rates beyond emergency thresholds. 
Limited funding and high capital costs hinder Africa’s clean energy expansion. Dr. Eyitemi Fasanu explores solutions to bridge the investment gap. 
Funding gaps threaten the Congo Basin’s ability to absorb carbon, protect biodiversity, and sustain millions who depend on its resources. 
Many companies promote ESG initiatives, but are their reports accurate reflections of real change or just carefully crafted narratives hiding the... 
While digital growth promises economic opportunities, its environmental costs and social gaps raise critical questions about long-term benefits. 
Excluding women from climate decision-making costs more than progress—leaving communities vulnerable, resources mismanaged, and solutions overlooked. 
Africa’s bold stance at COP29 reshapes its climate future, pushing for fair funding and a more influential voice in global governance. 
