Africa
Southern Africa set to be hit by climate related migration
Southern Africa could be among areas hardest hit by climate change. A rapidly expanding population is likely to add to future problems, says a new study
Great Rift Valley summit set to unlock clean energy investment
Experts estimate Great Rift Valley could generate 15,000MW from geothermal sources alone
Norwegians issue shipping warning as Arctic sea lanes open
Longer ice-free periods in the Arctic will lead to increased activity in the region within the next ten years and intensify ice degradation
Obama launches $7bn African energy plan
Scheme will support US companies to enter market with goal of doubling energy access in sub-Saharan Africa
Africa needs GM crops to cope with climate change – expert
Scientific advisor to the African Union says GM has already been “invaluable”
Rising temperatures threaten Africa cassava crops
Plant which is a staple food crop for millions of people across Africa is at risk from disease as regional temperatures rise, scientists say
Africa renewable energy potential ‘can drive growth’
World Future Council report suggests supporting clean energy efforts in Africa would give continent huge economic boost
UN launches Africa plan to swap kerosene for solar
Nigeria could save US$1.4 billion a year and avoid using 17.3 million barrels of crude oil if it used modern off-grid lighting solutions
Eminem calls for climate action with NYC Times Square message
Music video collaboration between Eminem and Kenyan hip hop group TS1 offers timely reminder to New York’s Christmas shoppers about climate impacts.
Cameroon, art and climate awareness
Youth Profile #22: As life in Cameroon is changed by climate change, one group of young people aims to provide children with the tools they need to drive climate education.
African Group questions “motives” of rich nations in Doha
Chair says mixed messages on climate finance are eroding trust between negotiators.
African governments must leave ‘climate tourists’ behind and drive action in Doha
As delegations ready themselves for the UNFCCC COP18 conference in Doha, young African scientists are calling the delegates representing them to show leadership in Doha.
Build your own solar power station
UK based solar panel suppliers KnowYourPlanet hope to aid organisations and charities across the world to build local solar power businesses, using their simple DIY kit.
The young African scientists linking modern research with indigenous wisdom
Youth Profile #18: Thabit Jacob tells RTCC how young scientists across Africa are using research to highlight the role of indigenous knowledge in tackling climate change.
CDM’s ‘nightmare’ bureaucracy slammed by inventors of Wonderbag stove
Founder of Natural Balance company tells RTCC she registered with Clean Development Mechanism in 2008 but has been unable to sell any carbon credits through the scheme
The African youth group driving climate adaptation in rural communities
Youth Profile #17: Severin Apedjagbo from the Young Volunteers for the Environment (JVE) explains how one group meeting in a rural community in Togo has spread climate adaptation across Africa.
Inspiring climate change action through education in Africa
Youth Profile #16: Billy Batware from United for Education and Sustainable Futures talks about how important education is to eradicating violence, poverty and climate change in the developing world.
Video: Saving the Congo Basin’s precious forests
Could a green belt around the village of Lukolela in the DRC help the local community adapt to climate change, while also bringing carbon reduction benefits?
Christiana Figueres calls on Africa to drive adaptation agenda at COP18
UN climate chief admits convention has not done enough on adaptation but says continent must now take control of debate
Photo of the week #34 – Climate change could threaten the African Lion
Droughts and downpours, exacerbated by climate change, could threaten the survival of Africa’s most iconic predator.