How can Africa and the world economies build better given the tremendous impacts Covid 19 has had on economies? And not to forget the climate change emergency crisis that UNEP 2019 emission gaps tell us we are already on 3 degrees warmer world pathway. I talked to Davinah Milenge Uwella, the principal program coordinator of…
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On today’s podcast, James Kinyangi, the coordinator for the climate and development special funds for Africa at the African development bank and Mohamad Bamba Sylla, a lead author at the intergovernmental panel on climate change – IPCC – and currently the research chair in climate change science at the African Institute for mathematical sciences Rwanda…
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Every year, world leaders meet under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) for the annual Conference of the Parties (COP) to forge a global response to the climate emergency. During COP 25 held in Madrid, Spain, last December, Africa did not achieve much. But as the world prepares for COP26 now scheduled…
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Flooding, droughts, landslides, and cyclones are becoming intense and more frequent. Adaptation offers an alternative solution in addressing these climate change impacts affecting communities, and economies, especially those with limited coping mechanisms and capacity. In this episode, the African Development Bank Group managers Al Hamdou Dorsouma – Climate Adaptation and Green Growth and Gareth Phillips…
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Aftermaths of a landslide in Muranga county after heavy rains. Nearly three years ago, on a rainy Thursday night at around midnight, 39-year-old Mary Wambui clung to her unborn baby. “The rain was too heavy! The lightning and thunderstorms were terrifying. My husband was not at home. I felt an unexplained fear for my sons,”…
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Africa is growing. The continent comprises 54 countries with diverse ecosystems – from deserts, coastal environments, mountain environments, savanna grasslands, and forests. Combined, Africa emits about four percent of all global emissions but has seen adverse impacts of climate change. Anthony Nyong, the Climate Change and Green Growth Director at the African Development Bank, says…
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In recent years many African countries have experienced severe climate-related crises. The continent is already battling the increasing climate-related risks to health, livelihoods, food security, water supply, human security, and economic growth. But amid all the climate-related challenges, Africa has to grow. But what opportunities does the green economy bring that African governments, financial institutions,…
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Mombasa Kenya: Blue economy sector such as fisheries and aquaculture are critical for achieving rapid and long-term gains for food security and job growth in Kenya. Kenya’s marine and coastal fishing sector both directly and indirectly employs an estimated two million people. From fishermen, processors, traders, input suppliers, fishing accessory merchants, and providers of connected services….
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Youth at Dabaso village at Mida Creek Watamu, a small coastal town in Kenya north of Mombasa, have been fattening crabs, selling them to hotels, and educating residents about mangrove protection for nearly 20 years. The youths were concerned about the rapid destruction of mangrove trees along the creeks. Poison and mosquito nets were utilised…
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Watamu Kenya: Mangrove forests that formed the ocean shoreline at Majaoni village along Mtwapa Creek in Mombasa County collapsed in the 1990s as towns grew and demand for building materials increased. As a result, the crabs, prawns and fish on this shoreline vanished. Furry Ambari, the Community Environment Sustainable Mari culture, and friends joined forces…
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