ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia –The Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll) has issued a powerful call to action for doubling the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency by 2030 at the landmark Africa Energy Efficiency Conference (AFREC) being held at the African Union(AU), headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 8th December 2025. SEforAll emphasises that they…
KISUMU, Kenya – Plans are in full swing as the long-awaited Fish Eating Contest is set to captivate Kisumu, the lakeside city, with grandeur and colour, scheduled for Saturday, 6th December 2025. The firm commitment is to empower women with the ever-evolving world of digital transformation and entrepreneurial skills through the construction of the first…
KISUMU, Kenya – A landmark project is underway in Kenya to combat the escalating crisis of plastic pollution by advancing a non-toxic circular economy. Christened Advancing Non-Toxic Circular Economy Effective EPR Systems to Combat Plastic Pollution in Kenya, the initiative, spearheaded by the Centre for Environment, Justice and Development (CEJAD) which is supported by the…
KAPUOTHE, Nyalenda B – In the pre-dawn darkness, the fields of Kapuothe come alive with bevy of activities. Situated along the shores of Lake Victoria in Nyalenda B, Kisumu Central Sub-County, this agrarian landscape is a hive of purposeful labour as farmers prepare their fields for the next planting season using time-honoured, traditional methods. As…
NYATIKE, Migori County –The national government has rolled out an ambitious revitalisation works on the Lower Kuja Irrigation Project in Nyatike, Migori County, in a wider concerted effort to strengthen food security and promote the country’s agricultural productivity. To achieve this, the ongoing project seeks to transform the once vast, underutilized swampland into fertile and…
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…