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Finance Saving the Planet

Building a sustainable financial framework for Africa’s climate action

  Africa offers a wealth of climate-related investment opportunities, including sustainable agribusiness and renewable energy. However, hundreds of millions of people are still suffering from food insecurity, water stress, and weak access to electricity which makes make infrastructure and energy upgrades even more urgent. Between 2011 and 2020, approximately 16.5

february/2024/climate change
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February 2024 has been declared the hottest month ever recorded globally

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reports that February 2024 set a new global record as the hottest February ever, with an average temperature of 13.54°C. This surpasses the prior record established in 2016 by 0.12°C. Furthermore, the world saw new daily global average temperature records for four straight days

environmental challenges/africa/2024
Advocacy Saving the Planet

5 Critical environmental challenges in Africa in 2024

  Africa ranks as the world’s second-largest and most populous continent, yet it confronts severe impacts from climate change, putting over 200 million people at risk of hunger. This is partly due to its limited resilience against climate disturbances, attributed to inadequate adaptive measures.   Here are some of the

nigeria/circular economy
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Nigeria is set to launch a circular economy roadmap for a sustainable future

Nigeria, in partnership with the European Union, ECOWAS and the Consul General of Netherlands in Lagos, is set to launch its circular economy roadmap, a policy document that will see the country promoting healthier people and a sustainable future. The roadmap will guide the country’s transition and define the roles

climate/water scarcity
Water Advocacy Saving the Planet

Climate resilience through renewable water management practices in Africa 

  Africa’s battle with water scarcity is getting worse each passing day due to the continent's expanding population and the ongoing effects of climate change, which further depletes its limited water resources. What this means is that the rapid population growth in Africa has surged the demand for water, outstripping

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From streets to streams: 151 houses, 7 communities submerged in Lagos flood

  In a recent turn of events, Lagos has been hit by severe flooding, affecting numerous areas within the city. Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye, the Lagos Territorial Coordinator for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), reported that the Alimosho Local Government Area witnessed about 151 houses submerged due to excessive rainfall.

electricity/nigeria
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The European Union announces a €37 million investment to boost electricity in Nigeria

  In Nigeria, the ongoing struggle with insufficient electricity supply has reached a new peak this year, especially as the country faces intense heatwaves. The lack of power has led to increased complaints among Nigerians who find themselves unable to use cooling systems at home, further exacerbating the challenges faced

google/methane
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Google is set to launch a new satellite to track methane emissions worldwide

  In a significant stride towards combating climate change, Google, in partnership with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), has announced plans to launch MethaneSAT next month, a satellite designed to detect and measure methane emissions from oil and gas industries across the globe. This pioneering satellite will circle the Earth

heatwaves/heat
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Living nightmare as heatwaves hit power-starved Nigeria

  The aspiration to tackle just one challenge at a time as Nigerians remains elusive, we are accustomed to facing multiple challenges concurrently, such as poor road conditions, unemployment, and a lack of essential social services. However, the current pressing issues that stand out are the severe heatwaves and widespread

climate/1.5
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Crossing the threshold: Navigating the urgent climate challenge as global temperatures exceed 1.5°C

  For the first time in recorded history, the global temperature has persistently exceeded the internationally agreed-upon warming threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) for an entire 12-month period according to the European climate service Copernicus. This announcement follows the record-setting revelation that last month was the warmest

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