November, 2025 - Big3Africa.org

COP30 Opens with Call to Deliver on Climate Promises

Correspondent November 10, 2025

World leaders gathered in Belém, Brazil, for COP30, calling for renewed commitment to climate promises and finance as the planet edges closer to breaching the 1.5°C limit.

Climate Change

Major Powers Skip COP30, Casting Shadow Over Global Climate Talks

Neville Ng'ambwa November 7, 2025

At the opening of the Belém Climate Summit plenary session of COP30, the absence of major powers like the U.S. casts a shadow over global cooperation. As Africa, and Kenya in particular, brace for worsening climate impacts, the lack of leadership threatens vital funding and the continent’s climate resilience ambitions.

Food Systems

African Farmers Bearing the Climate Burden Alone

Correspondent November 6, 2025

Across Africa, smallholder farmers are financing their own fight against climate change, spending billions each year to keep food systems alive as global support lags. A new analysis shows they already shoulder most of the world’s adaptation costs, even as they receive less than 1% of the funding meant to help them.

Tech & Energy

AfDB Lighting Up Africa with Renewable Energy

Dan Kaburu November 5, 2025

The African Development Bank is accelerating Africa’s renewable energy transition through its Light-Up and Power Africa initiative, expanding access to affordable power while promoting sustainable growth and inclusion.

Food Systems

Bio Logical Uses Biochar to Fight Climate Change and Empower Farmers

Peter Ngare November 4, 2025

In the heart of Kabati, a quiet climate revolution is unfolding. Bio-Logical Green is turning waste wood and macadamia husks into biochar, a carbon-rich soil enhancer restoring fertility, cutting emissions, and empowering Kenyan farmers. From waste to wealth, their innovation proves that Africa can lead in climate-smart agriculture.

Opinions

Eliud Kipchoge’s Final Run Echoes a Call for Climate Action

Neville Ng'ambwa November 3, 2025

Eliud Kipchoge’s farewell marathon in New York marked more than the end of an era — it symbolized a new race for climate resilience. As athletes worldwide unite under the #Adapt2Win campaign, Kenya’s greatest runner reminds us that the real finish line lies in protecting the planet we all run on.

Tech & Energy

Kenya Edges Closer to Getting Approval for a Nuclear Power Plant

Peter Ngare November 3, 2025

Kenya has moved closer to launching its first 1,000MW nuclear power plant after the IAEA confirmed the country’s strong safety and regulatory framework. While the milestone boosts confidence in Kenya’s nuclear ambitions, debates remain over costs, environmental risks, and whether the nation truly needs nuclear energy given its renewable strengths.