Uganda’s Ministry of Health unveiled its Climate Change Health National Adaptation Plan (H-NAP), a strategic initiative to enhance the resilience of the nation’s health system against the impacts of climate change.
The African Development Bank Group’s initiatives towards building a climate-resilient Africa drew significant support at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), garnering donor commitments and global partnerships.
Fewer than one in five companies (18%) are currently on track to reach net zero emissions in their operations by 2050, and over a third (38%) say they cannot make further investments in decarbonization in the current economic environment, according to new research from Accenture.
By Dennis Katungi
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina announced a new $1 billion facility to accelerate climate financing for Africa’s youth businesses. The additional financing will boost YouthAdapt, a joint initiative between the Bank and the Global Centre on Adaptation.
Private investment opportunities to support climate change adaptation against floods and droughts in Africa could reach a total of $100 billion by 2040, according to a new IFC study.
By Eng. R. Bravo Katungi
