Climate & Environment

Rwanda will host MOP38 in Kigali in November, marking 10 years since the Kigali Amendment and renewed efforts to cut HFC emissions.

Zimbabwe plans more grain imports as El Niño threatens below-normal rainfall and lower cereal production in the 2026/27 season.

Somalia is strengthening flood preparedness ahead of the 2026 Deyr rains as forecasts point to increased rainfall and heightened flooding risks.

Namibia deploys additional personnel and equipment as firefighters work to contain wildfires in Etosha National Park.

Six elephants have been fitted with satellite collars around Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, expanding a programme monitoring elephant movements.

Rwanda has named 22 baby mountain gorillas at the 21st Kwita Izina ceremony, highlighting conservation, community partnerships and habitat protection.

UNICEF warns that more than 162 million children in Eastern and Southern Africa are exposed to the growing risks of the 2026/2027 El Niño.

Ethiopia has repatriated more than 98,900 nationals from Saudi Arabia since September 2025 as authorities continue efforts to assist vulnerable returnees.

South African authorities are investigating new sardine deaths along the coast as testing continues into the possible role of pilchard herpesvirus.

Drones, cameras and digital tracking systems are helping rangers monitor wildlife and support conservation efforts in Kenya’s Maasai Mara.

Kenya's elephant conservation efforts highlight the challenge of balancing wildlife protection, community livelihoods, tourism and climate resilience.

At least 44 people have died after a ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, exposing concerns over overcrowding, maritime safety and rescue capacity.

Severe winter weather brings heavy snow, rain, icy roads and strong winds across South Africa, raising travel and household safety concerns.

Ethiopia planted a record 805 million trees in one day as part of its Green Legacy Initiative to restore forests, tackle climate change and build resilience.

Ghana has launched locally assembled electric dump trucks, supporting Africa's transition to cleaner transport and sustainable industrial development.

Brazil says its Ecological Transition Plan has mobilised billions in green investment, expanded climate financing and accelerated sustainable development.

More than 750,000 residents joined Addis Ababa's annual cleanup campaign to improve sanitation, reduce flooding and strengthen environmental sustainability.

A powerful heatwave is sweeping across Europe, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in several countries, disrupting transport, increasing wildfire risks and prompting widespread health alerts.

Authorities in South Africa and the United Arab Emirates have seized 373 live animals this week in two separate airport operations. Officials described the incidents as part of ongoing efforts to combat wildlife trafficking.

Brazil says falling deforestation rates undermine US allegations of environmental dumping as trade tensions between Brasília and Washington intensify.

South Africa speeds up FMD vaccine rollout as climate and cost pressures weigh on farmers, Steenhuisen says.

The Western Cape government says recovery and infrastructure repair efforts are ongoing in several parts of the province after powerful storms caused flooding, electricity disruptions, and road and bridge damage earlier this month. 

Hybrid rice production is expanding across several African countries as governments, researchers and farmers push to strengthen food security and improve agricultural output across the continent.

Uganda is expanding its electric bus operations in Kampala as African cities continue searching for cleaner and more affordable public transport systems amid rising fuel costs and growing urban populations.

The South African government has officially classified the severe weather affecting several provinces across the country as a national disaster, following days of flooding, heavy rainfall and widespread infrastructure damage.

Discarded glass bottles are remelted into delicate pendants; scraps from garment factories are woven into weaving rugs and bags; tens of thousands of potato chip wrappers form a football pitch where children run and play.

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