Africa: Kenya Opens Our Ocean 2026 as Africa Takes Center Stage in the Future of Ocean Action

Africa: Kenya Opens Our Ocean 2026 as Africa Takes Center Stage in the Future of Ocean Action

Mombasa —  The Government of Kenya will officially open the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) tomorrow, convening global leaders, scientists, investors, innovators, civil society organisations, youth leaders, and ocean advocates in Mombasa to accelerate action for the ocean’s future. Held for the first time on African soil, OOC11 arrives at a defining moment for ocean…

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Africa: Kenya Opens Our Ocean 2026 as Africa Takes Center Stage in the Future of Ocean Action

Africa: COP31 Presidency Announces ‘35% by 2035’ Electrification Target as Part of Action Agenda Launch

Electrification target to raise share of final energy demand met by electricity from just over 20% today to 35% by 2035 Türkiye’s COP31 Presidency also wants to halve growth in global waste by 2035 Resilient Cities target of reducing energy consumption intensity in the building sector by at least 25% by 2035 COP31 Presidency commissions…

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Experts convene in Rome to shape future climate action for global food systems

Experts convene in Rome to shape future climate action for global food systems

INFOGRAPHIC/EMG. By PATRICK MAYOYO More than 80 leading scientists, researchers, and other stakeholders from around the globe have gathered in Rome this week for a pivotal international meeting aimed at advancing understanding of climate change impacts, adaptation strategies, and solutions for agriculture and food systems. The four-day meeting, taking place from 2 to 5 June…

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Africa: Kenya Opens Our Ocean 2026 as Africa Takes Center Stage in the Future of Ocean Action

African Union Stc-T&e Energy Session Charts Bold Path From Policy to Action

During the AU Fifth Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Transport and Energy (STC-T&E), held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 27-30 April 2026, the Energy Sector discussions reaffirmed Africa’s commitment to accelerating continental energy integration, universal energy access, industrialization, and a sustainable energy transition under Agenda 2063. Ministers and experts meeting under the…

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Africa: Kenya Opens Our Ocean 2026 as Africa Takes Center Stage in the Future of Ocean Action

African Risk Capacity and TrustAfrica sign MoU to advance gender-responsive disaster risk management and climate action across Africa

The African Risk Capacity Agency (ARC), a specialized agency of the African Union, and TrustAfrica today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership for advancing gender-responsive disaster risk management (DRM), climate action, and social inclusion across Africa. The collaboration aims to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities, particularly…

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Africa: Kenya Opens Our Ocean 2026 as Africa Takes Center Stage in the Future of Ocean Action

African Lawmakers Urged to Remove Legislative Barriers Blocking Climate Finance and Methane Reduction Action

Nairobi — African lawmakers have been urged to dismantle legislative and regulatory barriers blocking climate financing and fast-track methane reduction policies, as parliaments across the continent push to position themselves at the center of the global climate response. The call emerged strongly during the opening of the Regional Parliamentary Seminar on Methane Emissions and Climate…

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