Farmers and herders vie for access to land and pasture.
Sustainable Development Goals

Climate change destroys the livelihoods of Kenyan pastoralists

Amid acute and persistent drought, pastoralists in Northern Kenya—and other arid regions of Africa—are in dire straits and hinge hope on potential compensation for loss and damage.
Jarso Mokku
By Jarso Mokku
Fazal Issa Climate and Environment Programme Manager at the Embassy of Ireland, Tanzania
Climate Change

COP27 outcome: Reflections on the progress made, opportunities missed

Loss and damage fund is welcome, need to look into mitigation and operationalization of the fund to support the most vulnerable
By Fazal Issa
Youth activists protest demanding leaders to address their loss and damage responsibility.
Climate Change

COP27: Key takeaways for Africa

We should not underestimate how much of a game changer a facility on loss and damage is
Kingsley Ighobor
By Kingsley Ighobor
A participant walks past the Rwanda pavillon at the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre
Climate Change

Climate action: Rwanda is a laboratory of innovative ideas

— Ozonnia Ojielo, UN Resident Coordinator, Rwanda
Kingsley Ighobor
By Kingsley Ighobor
Landscape of Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar
Climate Change

Protecting Madagascar’s rich biodiversity is an investment in our planet

—Issa Sanogo, UN Resident Coordinator in Madagascar
Kingsley Ighobor
By Kingsley Ighobor
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