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New Forest Fund Offers Africa Alternative To Carbon Credit Markets

Correspondent November 13, 2026

A proposed US$10 billion tropical forest fund could give African countries a more predictable source of climate finance by rewarding them for keeping forests standing.

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UN Targets Corporate Greenwashing with Net-Zero Framework

Correspondent November 13, 2026

The UN has launched a new framework at COP31 to improve transparency and hold businesses and institutions accountable for delivering on their net-zero emissions commitments.

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Thunberg Accuses Those in Power of Killing the Planet

Correspondent November 13, 2026

Greta Thunberg has accused political leaders and institutions of driving environmental destruction, calling for accountability over climate inaction, fossil fuel dependence and the growing threat to human rights at COP31.

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Africa Brings Colour and Climate Demands to COP31

Correspondent November 11, 2026

Africa is using COP31 to push for greater influence in the global energy transition, calling for fairer climate finance, local mineral processing and investment in industrial development as Ethiopia prepares to host COP32.

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Africa’s Electricity Deficit Puts COP31’s Global Electrification Target to the Test

Correspondent November 11, 2026

Africa's electricity access gap is putting COP31's proposed global electrification target under scrutiny, with calls for increased climate finance, renewable energy investment and infrastructure to ensure the continent benefits from the 2035 ambition.

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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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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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COP31, Africa Takes Hard Line on Climate Finance and Mineral Wealth

Correspondent November 6, 2026

Africa is heading to COP31 demanding fairer climate finance, greater control over its critical minerals and a stronger role in shaping the global energy transition.

Climate Change

Engineers Race to Prevent Lake Baringo, Bogoria Merger

Correspondent November 4, 2026

Lake Baringo rising water levels, Lake Bogoria flooding, Kenya Rift Valley lakes, climate change and flooding in Kenya, lake ecosystem conservation.

Food Systems

A 12-Year-Old Farmer Growing Food, Income and Hope in Drought-Prone Kilifi

Correspondent November 4, 2026

A 12-year-old boy in drought-prone Kilifi is using climate-smart farming skills to grow food, earn income and inspire his community through a small kitchen garden.