Meera Shah
@meera-shah.bsky.social
Environmentalist, climate activist. Africa. Agriculture and food systems transformation and policy, adaptation, climate security. Wildlife. Rhinos. Bollywood. Books. Indian-Kenyan-British.
WTF
Are 16 days of activism against gender-based violence enough?
Our survey data suggest not, given how many Africans say men are "sometimes" or "always" justified in physically disciplining their wives.
Read our latest piece in @thecontinent.org for more.
#VoicesAfrica #16DaysOfActivism #StopGBV
Our survey data suggest not, given how many Africans say men are "sometimes" or "always" justified in physically disciplining their wives.
Read our latest piece in @thecontinent.org for more.
#VoicesAfrica #16DaysOfActivism #StopGBV
November 29, 2025 at 7:26 AM
WTF
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African forests are now emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb, a fundamental shift that will make it more difficult for the world to cut its net emissions to zero.
Africa’s forests are now emitting more CO2 than they absorb
Logging and mining are destroying swathes of the Congo rainforest, with the result that African forests went from being a carbon sink to a carbon source in 2010 to 2017
www.newscientist.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:21 AM
African forests are now emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb, a fundamental shift that will make it more difficult for the world to cut its net emissions to zero.
"But this pattern of politicians learning the inconvenient truths of climate change and then falling short in the actions required to solve the problem has continued ever since. In fact, with the recent advent of blatant climate deniers, it has got far worse."
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
After a career as an environment writer, here’s what I have learned
Paul Brown looks back at his career reporting on the climate crisis, failed summit and nuclear power – and how to do it well
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
"But this pattern of politicians learning the inconvenient truths of climate change and then falling short in the actions required to solve the problem has continued ever since. In fact, with the recent advent of blatant climate deniers, it has got far worse."
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Is that coz Turkana is going so well?
Kenya approves plan to develop the Lokichar oil basin #EnergySky
Kenya approves plan to develop the Lokichar oil basin
The Government of Kenya has approved the South Lokichar Basin Field Development Plan (FDP) aiming to start commercial production by December 2026 (The Kenya Times, 24/11/2025). The plan covers six…
www.enerdata.net
November 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Is that coz Turkana is going so well?
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The African Union's Agenda 2063 represents not only a roadmap but also a call to action.
Our latest Spotlight looks at Agenda 2063's goals, progress, and next steps.
africacenter.org/spo...
Our latest Spotlight looks at Agenda 2063's goals, progress, and next steps.
africacenter.org/spo...
November 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The African Union's Agenda 2063 represents not only a roadmap but also a call to action.
Our latest Spotlight looks at Agenda 2063's goals, progress, and next steps.
africacenter.org/spo...
Our latest Spotlight looks at Agenda 2063's goals, progress, and next steps.
africacenter.org/spo...
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We rely on migration for the economy and several industries, decrease that and the economy is worse. A worsening economy means worse conditions. Unhappy public looks for someone to blame. Politicians tell them it's migrants. And so we end up in a never ending loop while everything gets worse.
November 27, 2025 at 10:57 AM
We rely on migration for the economy and several industries, decrease that and the economy is worse. A worsening economy means worse conditions. Unhappy public looks for someone to blame. Politicians tell them it's migrants. And so we end up in a never ending loop while everything gets worse.
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Now that COP is over, rich countries can go back to not pretending. Until next COP when both them and their pet journalists can celebrate their climate leadership
November 26, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Now that COP is over, rich countries can go back to not pretending. Until next COP when both them and their pet journalists can celebrate their climate leadership
🤣 so so very basic...
Three EU prime ministers stranded after flight to Angola fails to take off: This time Russian drones weren't to blame
Three EU prime ministers stranded after flight to Angola fails to take off
This time Russian drones weren't to blame
dlvr.it
November 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🤣 so so very basic...
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Three EU prime ministers stranded after flight to Angola fails to take off: This time Russian drones weren't to blame
Three EU prime ministers stranded after flight to Angola fails to take off
This time Russian drones weren't to blame
dlvr.it
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Three EU prime ministers stranded after flight to Angola fails to take off: This time Russian drones weren't to blame
"Oases such as this... have sustained human life in the world’s deserts for thousands of years. Globally, an estimated 150 million people rely on the water, arable land and access to trade networks they provide. But in Chad, such oases are disappearing fast."
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
How rolling sand dunes are creeping up on last remaining oases on edge of Sahara
In western Chad, villagers are desperately trying to hold back the sand as the climate crisis wreaks havoc on one of the hottest countries in the world
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:54 AM
"Oases such as this... have sustained human life in the world’s deserts for thousands of years. Globally, an estimated 150 million people rely on the water, arable land and access to trade networks they provide. But in Chad, such oases are disappearing fast."
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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You ever just sit down and realize that the rise of 21st century fascism is capital's answer to climate change?
November 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
You ever just sit down and realize that the rise of 21st century fascism is capital's answer to climate change?
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It’s very hard to see what the opposition is to a roadmap beyond ‘we just want to burn lots more fossil fuels’. It’s just a promise to discuss a roadmap and it’s for a ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels, not a full phase out.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30: dozens of countries threaten to block resolution unless it contains roadmap to fossil fuel phase-out
Exclusive: The Guardian understands Brazil had been planning to drop a roadmap to a transition away from fossil fuels amid opposition from petro states
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:28 AM
It’s very hard to see what the opposition is to a roadmap beyond ‘we just want to burn lots more fossil fuels’. It’s just a promise to discuss a roadmap and it’s for a ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels, not a full phase out.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Turkey to host Cop31 climate conference after Australia drops push to hold it in Adelaide #Climate
Turkey to host Cop31 climate conference after Australia drops push to hold it in Adelaide
Fortnight-long event to be held in Antalya but Australia may lead negotiations
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Turkey to host Cop31 climate conference after Australia drops push to hold it in Adelaide #Climate
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Did you know there's a Sudan Updates feed? This is one of the feeds I follow on here. Word from Sudan is scare in the US in general, across media & all social media platforms, but if you want to get what news you can while you're on bluesky this is a way.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Did you know there's a Sudan Updates feed? This is one of the feeds I follow on here. Word from Sudan is scare in the US in general, across media & all social media platforms, but if you want to get what news you can while you're on bluesky this is a way.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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‼️EXTRAORDINARY DAY: 30 DEGREES IN FRANCE
One of the most insane events Europe has ever lived
29.8 Trois Villes HOTTEST NOVEMBER DAY IN FRENCH HISTORY
29.3 Oloron
29.2 Lanne en Baretous
20 stations >27C !
SPAIN 29.4 Granada
Next days
THOUSANDS OF RECORDS allover Europe except Central Mediterranean
One of the most insane events Europe has ever lived
29.8 Trois Villes HOTTEST NOVEMBER DAY IN FRENCH HISTORY
29.3 Oloron
29.2 Lanne en Baretous
20 stations >27C !
SPAIN 29.4 Granada
Next days
THOUSANDS OF RECORDS allover Europe except Central Mediterranean
November 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
‼️EXTRAORDINARY DAY: 30 DEGREES IN FRANCE
One of the most insane events Europe has ever lived
29.8 Trois Villes HOTTEST NOVEMBER DAY IN FRENCH HISTORY
29.3 Oloron
29.2 Lanne en Baretous
20 stations >27C !
SPAIN 29.4 Granada
Next days
THOUSANDS OF RECORDS allover Europe except Central Mediterranean
One of the most insane events Europe has ever lived
29.8 Trois Villes HOTTEST NOVEMBER DAY IN FRENCH HISTORY
29.3 Oloron
29.2 Lanne en Baretous
20 stations >27C !
SPAIN 29.4 Granada
Next days
THOUSANDS OF RECORDS allover Europe except Central Mediterranean
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“But her emails!”
The other two Epstein-related emails just released by Oversight Dems: exchanges between Jeffrey Epstein and Michael Wolff regarding Trump from 2019 and 2015.
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
“But her emails!”
Türkiye and Australia are battling to host next year's climate talks here at #COP30, but their plans for accelerating action are MIA from their pitches! In @climatechangenews.com, I argue climate credentials should be the basis for deciding who hosts #COP31 www.climatechangenews.com/2025/11/11/c...
Climate is MIA in Australia and Türkiye’s bids to host COP31
Neither Australia or Türkiye have set out how they would use their COP31 presidency to accelerate climate action
www.climatechangenews.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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as we fail to reduce emissions and mitigate the #climatecrisis, #adaptation becomes ever more critical. #Insurance is an important tool for adaptation and it is great to see a growing variety of products available for smallholder farmers.
theconversation.com/smartphones-...
theconversation.com/smartphones-...
Smartphones, women’s rights and coupons: new trends that can boost insurance for African farmers
African farmers face rising climate disasters that destroy crops and livestock. The G20 must champion new, affordable tech-based insurance for them.
theconversation.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:54 AM
as we fail to reduce emissions and mitigate the #climatecrisis, #adaptation becomes ever more critical. #Insurance is an important tool for adaptation and it is great to see a growing variety of products available for smallholder farmers.
theconversation.com/smartphones-...
theconversation.com/smartphones-...
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Why ‘mob grazing’ may help protect drought-hit Senegal’s vast grasslands
Why ‘mob grazing’ may help protect drought-hit Senegal’s vast grasslands
A regenerative scheme has shown early promise, with herders hopeful it can restore degraded pastures
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Why ‘mob grazing’ may help protect drought-hit Senegal’s vast grasslands
Nigeria's "farmer-herder" conflicts need a far more nuanced understanding, especially in these polarised times - and this is a great piece to start with.
theconversation.com/how-nigerias...
theconversation.com/how-nigerias...
How Nigeria’s grazing law also shapes land divisions and violence
Conflict over land, pastoral mobility and weak governance often overlap with religious fault lines, but can’t be reduced to them.
theconversation.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Nigeria's "farmer-herder" conflicts need a far more nuanced understanding, especially in these polarised times - and this is a great piece to start with.
theconversation.com/how-nigerias...
theconversation.com/how-nigerias...
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As “aid” dwindled, international trade disappointed, and tax earnings underwhelmed, African governments went on a borrowing spree. Our external debt has tripled since 2009, according to the Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s 2024 Financing Africa report.
Global loan sharks just love our hungry, hungry hippos
Gobble, gobble, gobble – it’s undignified, but who cares, say the gluttonous functionaries
continent.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:57 AM
As “aid” dwindled, international trade disappointed, and tax earnings underwhelmed, African governments went on a borrowing spree. Our external debt has tripled since 2009, according to the Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s 2024 Financing Africa report.
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Fragile states get just $2/person for climate adaptation. Yet 8 of the 10 most climate-vulnerable nations are also fragile. We must close the finance gap.
Read how leading experts are closing the gap on #NewSecurityBeat: www.newsecuritybeat.org/2025/11/clos...
#ClimateFinance #FragileStates
Read how leading experts are closing the gap on #NewSecurityBeat: www.newsecuritybeat.org/2025/11/clos...
#ClimateFinance #FragileStates
Closing the Climate Finance Gap in Fragile States
A massive flood in Somalia killed hundreds of people, and displaced tens of thousands more. Yet the survivors faced a vexing prospect when they tried to return home: Al-Shabab had moved in. [...]
www.newsecuritybeat.org
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Fragile states get just $2/person for climate adaptation. Yet 8 of the 10 most climate-vulnerable nations are also fragile. We must close the finance gap.
Read how leading experts are closing the gap on #NewSecurityBeat: www.newsecuritybeat.org/2025/11/clos...
#ClimateFinance #FragileStates
Read how leading experts are closing the gap on #NewSecurityBeat: www.newsecuritybeat.org/2025/11/clos...
#ClimateFinance #FragileStates
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RVI is recruiting a Team Leader to head the Somali Dialogue Platform, a programme that provides research, analysis and technical support to strengthen inclusive political dialogue in #Somalia.
The role is based in Nairobi with regular travel to Somalia.
More about the role here: bit.ly/4oqAzXg
The role is based in Nairobi with regular travel to Somalia.
More about the role here: bit.ly/4oqAzXg
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 AM
RVI is recruiting a Team Leader to head the Somali Dialogue Platform, a programme that provides research, analysis and technical support to strengthen inclusive political dialogue in #Somalia.
The role is based in Nairobi with regular travel to Somalia.
More about the role here: bit.ly/4oqAzXg
The role is based in Nairobi with regular travel to Somalia.
More about the role here: bit.ly/4oqAzXg
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🚨A serious security breach has been identified in #Somalia Government’s e-Visa system, posing a significant cybersecurity and data protection risk to all users, including international personnel and staff from the global community operating in Somalia. This is very concerning!
November 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
🚨A serious security breach has been identified in #Somalia Government’s e-Visa system, posing a significant cybersecurity and data protection risk to all users, including international personnel and staff from the global community operating in Somalia. This is very concerning!