BELEM, Brazil – ActionAid International has praised the efforts of COP30 for achieving a just transition mechanism, which is crucial in supporting countries to develop and implement transition plans across sectors. Energy, agriculture, and minerals are some of the sectors that not only cut emissions but also protect the rights of communities and workers. Reacting…
BELEM, Brazil –ActionAid has sounded a warning over the fragility of the progress on the new just transition text, which was shared on Tuesday morning after negotiations that went until after 1 am last night. Making remarks on the new development, Teresa Anderson, the Global Lead on Climate Justice at ActionAid, said “We are getting…
BELEM, Brazil, November, 2025-In a powerful push for inclusivity, climate activists at COP30 are demanding governments formally integrate agriculture into just transition negotiations. This, they say, will ensure the voices of farmers, traditional communities, indigenous people, and agricultural workers are central to all climate decisions that impact their lives and livelihoods. The calls were made…
BELEM, Brazil –The Africa Group of Negotiators has taken a strong stance on the Global Goal on Adaptation at COP30, demanding ambitious, equitable and tangible indicators. Reacting to the position of African negotiators, Teresa Anderson, Global Lead on Climate Justice for ActionAid International, said; “The Africa Group has good reasons to be cautious about rushing…
Global South Unites at COP30: A Call for Just Transition Mechanism Sparks Urgency in Climate Action. BELEM, Brazil, November 12th –ActionAid says it’s now ‘game on’ for just transition as Global South countries unite to call for a new global mechanism. The COP30 climate talks in Belém witnessed a pivotal moment on day 2, when…
It calls on governments to implement Just Transition Mechanisms. BELEM, Brazil, November 11th –ActionAid, which supports communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis, is joining with other climate organisations at COP30 negotiations in Belém, Brazil, to demand that governments agree to climate action that prioritises people and takes a well-coordinated global just transition approach….
NEW YORK, USA, November 7th –The United Nations has predicted that 2025 is expected to be among the hottest years ever recorded. It has, however, been said that the trend could still be reversed. While this year will not surpass 2024 as the hottest recorded, it will rank second or third, capping more than a decade…
KISUMU, Kenya, November 4th-A new report from ActionAid reveals that a mere 2.8 percent of climate finance is allocated to ‘just transition’ approaches, which prioritize the needs of workers, women, and communities in addressing the climate crisis. This startlingly low figure indicates a significant neglect of those most affected by the climate emergency, jeopardising their…
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 24th – The 9th edition of the OFAB-Kenya Media Awards was held with great fanfare as various journalists from across the country received trophies, certificates, and cash prizes. This event recognised their outstanding contributions to enhancing agricultural biotechnology. Rosa Agutu of the Standard Media was crowned the overall winner in the TV…
KISUMU, Kenya, October 11th –The East African Community (EAC) member states have unveiled a joint plan to bolster maritime safety on Lake Victoria by establishing dedicated maritime safety and rescue centres in Kisumu, Kenya; Mwanza, Tanzania; and Entebbe, Uganda. This vital initiative aims to protect communities relying on the lake for transport, trade, and livelihoods….