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The health risk from air pollution seems to be rising in most African countries but without monitoring, effective intervention is difficult.
How bad is air pollution in Africa? If only we knew | African Arguments
The health risk from air pollution seems to be rising in most countries in Africa, but without monitoring, intervention is difficult.
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December 17, 2024 at 12:19 PM
In disputes with misbehaving companies, communities have successfully turned to environmental litigation. But there are limitations.
The last bastion: How courts can be catalysts for climate action in Africa | African Arguments
In disputes with misbehaving companies, communities have successfully turned to environmental litigation. But there are limitations.
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December 12, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Adaptation finance for Africa is falling dangerously short, both in quantity and quality. COP29 did little to help.
Locally led, globally backed: The need to redefine adaptation finance | African Arguments
Adaptation finance for Africa is falling dangerously short, both in quantity and quality. COP29 didn't help.
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December 11, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Low-cost #IDA financing is not just a lifeline for low-income countries but the world’s collective future in a time of uncertainty.
With the world at a crossroads, robust IDA is more critical than ever | African Arguments
A meaningful IDA replenishment would be a lifeline not just for low-income countries but the world's collective future.
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December 5, 2024 at 11:39 AM
At #COP29, developed countries managed to prevent comprehensive discussions of #unilateraltrademeasures like #CBAM.

They can only delay for so long.

By @rishpardikar.bsky.social.
"Continuously opposed": Global South vexed at what went unsaid at COP29 | African Arguments
In Baku, developed countries managed to prevent comprehensive discussions of unilateral trade measures. They can only delay for so long.
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December 5, 2024 at 10:17 AM
In a time of climate breakdown, corporate capture, and unhealthy diets, can the humble food of #Lesotho show us the future?
“Fighting a giant”: The chef in Lesotho taking on the agro-industrial complex | African Arguments
In a time of climate breakdown, neocolonialism, and malnutrition, can the humble food of Lesotho show us the future?
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December 4, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Under the new #carbonmarkets framework agreed at #COP29, countries face no real repercussions if they fail to abide by the rules.
COP29 opened carbon markets to cowboys when a sheriff is needed | African Arguments
Under the new carbon markets framework agreed at COP29 in Baku, countries face no real repercussions if they fail to abide by the rules.
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December 2, 2024 at 11:43 AM