November 10, 2026 - Big3Africa.org

UN Climate Chief Calls for Health Systems to Be Integrated into National Climate Plan

Pauline Ongaji November 10, 2026

UN climate chief Simon Stiell is urging governments to embed health priorities in national climate plans, warning that extreme weather and rising temperatures are putting lives and health services at risk.

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COP31: Delivering on Africa’s Climate Priorities

Correspondent November 10, 2026

African countries are urging COP31 to turn climate commitments into action through increased finance, clean energy investment, stronger climate resilience and improved food security.

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Countries Urged to Accelerate Electrification to Curb Fossil Fuel Dependence

Peter Ngare November 10, 2026

COP31 officials are urging countries to accelerate the shift to clean electricity, warning that faster electrification is essential to cutting emissions, lowering energy costs and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

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Climate Disasters Leave Growing Mental Health Burden Across Africa

Correspondent November 10, 2026

Climate disasters are taking a growing toll on mental health across Africa, with flood survivors facing anxiety, depression and trauma. Experts are calling for long-term, community-based psychological support as part of climate resilience.

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IUCN Urges Governments to Make Nature Protection a COP31 Priority

Mwangi Ndirangu November 10, 2026

IUCN is urging governments at COP31 to make ecosystem protection and restoration central to climate action, calling for stronger biodiversity commitments and increased funding for nature-based solutions.

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African Group Wins Dedicated Climate Finance Platform at COP31

Peter Ngare November 10, 2026

African countries have secured a dedicated climate finance platform at COP31, but key demands on adaptation funding and climate-related trade measures remain outside the formal negotiating agenda.