Climate Change
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Mauritius is Losing Its Beaches. Can Local Action Outpace the Rising Sea?
byGloria Edukere• Jul 11, 2025
From disappearing coastlines to coral collapse and economic strain, climate change is reshaping life on the island. But communities, farmers, and fishers aren’t waiting for the government to act.
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What If We Treated Climate Change Like the Health Emergency It Is?
byEzinne Okoroafor• May 28, 2025
Rising temperatures and deadly diseases are overwhelming Africa’s healths, yet only 8% of climate finance addresses the crisis. It’s time for a shift in priorities.
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Lights, Camera, Climate Action: Can Nollywood Save the Planet?
byThelma Ideozu• Apr 20, 2025
Nigeria's film industry has tackled war, injustice, and pandemics. Now, it faces a new frontier: climate change, pollution, and environmental justice.
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The Global North Has Its 'Smart Cities.' Africa Is Building Better Ones.
byVictoria Agbakwuru• Apr 16, 2025
African urban development isn’t playing catch-up. It’s forging a new path that blends technology with culture, ecology, and inclusivity.
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Africa's Tech Funding Is Booming But Not Where It Matters Most
byAdetumilara Adetayo• Apr 10, 2025
Fintech startups are swimming in capital while health, food, and climate solutions fight for scraps. Is the investment model broken?
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Can AfCFTA Boost Trade Without Harming the Environment?
bySalamatu Alabi• Mar 23, 2025
Africa’s biggest trade deal promises economic growth, but weak regulations and rapid industrial expansion could trigger an environmental crisis. What’s the plan?
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Who Will Keep Paying the Price for Polluted Air?
byAdetoro Adetayo• Mar 19, 2025
Despite contributing the least to global emissions, vulnerable communities face worsening air pollution, rising deaths, and economic devastation—who will act?
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Power, Water, and the Trade-offs of a Lesotho-South Africa Megaproject
byBlossom Amena• Mar 17, 2025
A water-rich nation fuels South Africa’s economy, but at what cost? Displaced communities and environmental damage reveal the hidden price.
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The Silent Epidemic of Gender-Based Violence
byJessica Ireju• Mar 6, 2025
Millions of women suffer in silence as gender-based violence disrupts lives, economies, and security—why is the world still failing them?
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When Rainfall Fails: Hunger and Hardship in Karamoja
byEzinne Okoroafor• Mar 2, 2025
Unpredictable rainfall and prolonged droughts have left families in Karamoja struggling to find food, pushing malnutrition rates beyond emergency thresholds.
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Shea Butter: A Heritage of Craft, Commerce, and Survival
byThelma Ideozu• Feb 26, 2025
For centuries, African women have crafted shea butter by hand—now, as global demand soars, who truly benefits from this billion-dollar industry?
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The Financial Imbalance in Congo Basin Conservation
byVictoria Agbakwuru• Feb 18, 2025
Funding gaps threaten the Congo Basin’s ability to absorb carbon, protect biodiversity, and sustain millions who depend on its resources.
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Does ESG Reporting Reflect Real Progress or Just Corporate Greenwashing?
byAdetoro Adetayo• Feb 8, 2025
Many companies promote ESG initiatives, but are their reports accurate reflections of real change or just carefully crafted narratives hiding the truth?
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The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Women in Climate Policy
byEzinne Okoroafor• Jan 29, 2025
Excluding women from climate decision-making costs more than progress—leaving communities vulnerable, resources mismanaged, and solutions overlooked.
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What If Clean Water Was a Privilege, Not a Right?
byBlossom Amena• Jan 26, 2025
Millions live without clean water, facing daily struggles for survival—what happens when this basic need is denied?
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What COP29 Revealed About Africa’s Role in Global Climate Governance
byTomi Abe• Jan 17, 2025
Africa’s bold stance at COP29 reshapes its climate future, pushing for fair funding and a more influential voice in global governance.
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The Green Job Paradox: Who Wins and Who’s Left Behind?
byAdetoro Adetayo• Nov 27, 2024
While green jobs promise growth, unequal access to resources, training, and infrastructure may leave many behind in the transition.
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The Stakes of COP28 and the Road to COP29
byTomi Abe• Nov 3, 2024
As COP29 approaches, Africa faces urgent challenges in climate finance, energy transition, and adaptation, demanding immediate attention and decisive action.
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Is Ethiopia’s Coffee Heritage Dying?
byAdetola Adetayo• Oct 31, 2024
Will Ethiopia’s rich coffee culture and biodiversity withstand climate shifts, stricter regulations, and economic pressures, or are these threats too great?
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Nura's Vision
byThe Publishers• Oct 18, 2024
Can one woman's determination to restore her city’s farms and free its children from labor bring lasting change?
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Why Your Choice of Sunscreen Could Save Coral Reefs
byAdetoro Adetayo• Sep 6, 2024
Just as your choice of sunscreen shields your skin, it can also protect the vibrant life beneath the waves.
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The Rebirth of Lake Lumo
byThe Publishers• Aug 29, 2024
In a battle against despair, a village discovers the strength of innovation and community to restore their cherished lake.
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How Hannah Max-Macarthy is Redefining Energy Solutions in Sierra Leone
byThe Publishers• Aug 3, 2024
Driven by personal loss and a passion for change, Hannah Max-Macarthy transforms energy solutions in Sierra Leone through sustainable, life-saving cookstoves.
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Cocoa’s Sweet Promise and Bitter Reality
byFavour Olumuyiwa• Jul 29, 2024
Cocoa, a cornerstone of Africa’s economy and livelihood, faces severe threats from climate change, demanding innovative solutions and global cooperation to secure its future.
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Are Popular Diets Sustainable in a Changing Climate?
byAdetola Adetayo• Jun 26, 2024
In the face of climate change, the sustainability of popular diets comes under scrutiny, forcing us to rethink our plates and planet alike.
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Lake Chad: Understanding Nature's Retreat
byTomi Abe• May 23, 2024
Lake Chad's decline, once a vibrant ecosystem, illustrates how climate change and human demand threaten livelihoods and regional stability.
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How Extreme Heat is Fueling Conflict in South Sudan
byFavour Olumuyiwa• May 10, 2024
In the scorching reality of South Sudan, where climate change collides with socio-political strife, the quest for survival intertwines with the urgent need for holistic solutions to mitigate environmental degradation and foster peace.
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Climate Countdown: COP28's Impact on Africa
byFavour Olumuyiwa• Feb 8, 2024
The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) under the UNFCCC, held in Dubai, marked a pivotal shift away from the fossil fuel era towards sustainable development, particularly for Africa, with financial commitments of over $174 million set to address climate vulnerabilities and foster resilience, sustainability, and equitable progress.
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Combating Climate Change in Nigeria Through Collective Action
byAdetoro Adetayo• Jun 5, 2023
To combat climate change in Nigeria, collective action is crucial—uniting policy, business, and communities to drive sustainable practices and resilience.
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The Unfinished Business of African Development
byAdetoro Adetayo• Jan 30, 2023
From overfished coasts to crumbling policies, sustainability isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline. But without trust, leadership, and real follow-through, the gap only grows.
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