Mactilda Mbenywe

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Trump's election victory raises concern among global climate leaders

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2024-11-07 17:09:41

Forum confronts rising temperature data amid high global stakes

Even before COP29, UN Secretary General António Guterres issued a warning, describing the moment as humanity’s “final countdown” to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2024-11-15 15:28:05

Setback as Africa calls for trillions for mitigation efforts

The United Nations climate talks encountered a major setback as differences emerged over a new finance target.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2024-11-15 15:41:42

Setback as Africa calls for trillions for mitigation efforts

The United Nations climate talks encountered a major setback as differences emerged over a new finance target.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2024-11-15 15:41:42

Climate crisis leave millions in distress - UN

A new UN report has warned that millions of people in Africa and beyond are at severe risk as climate hazards surge.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2024-11-15 15:48:33

Climate crisis leave millions in distress - UN

Activists demand action as fossil fuel lobbyists surpass delegates

At least 1,773 fossil fuel lobbyists have secured access to the COP29, raising alarm over their big presence at the key climate negotiations.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2024-11-16 00:00:00

Activists demand action as fossil fuel lobbyists surpass delegates

Leaders, experts demand overhaul of COP to address crisis

Global leaders and climate experts have termed the current COP process as unfit to address the accelerating climate crisis.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2024-11-16 20:55:00

Leaders, experts demand overhaul of COP to address crisis

Guardians of earth take stand for justice, climate action at summit

Representatives from Indigenous communities from across the world have gathered at COP29, carrying with them the weight of their people’s hopes, struggles, and demands.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2024-11-17 20:55:00

Guardians of earth take stand for justice, climate action at summit

Africa confronts flaws in COP29 climate finance plan

The ongoing COP29 summit in Baku has become a battleground of ideas and interests, with climate finance taking centre stage.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2024-11-18 00:00:00

Africa confronts flaws in COP29 climate finance plan

Kenya seeks $6 billion at climate talks for urban resilience projects

Kenya is ramping up efforts to secure funding for building resilient urban areas amid escalating challenges posed by climate change.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2024-11-18 00:00:00

Kenya seeks $6 billion at climate talks for urban resilience projects

Frustration marks first week of COP29 as climate finance talks stall

The first week of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded with frustration over the lack of progress on climate finance, a key issue at the summit, which has been dubbed the "finance COP."

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2024-11-20 14:27:19

Frustration marks first week of COP29 as climate finance talks stall

African minsters at COP29 push back against broken promises

The African ministers at COP29 made it clear that their countries are paying the price for a climate crisis they did not cause. The costs are rising, both financially and in terms of human suffering.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2024-11-20 14:43:52

African minsters at COP29 push back against broken promises

Untapped potential of East Africa's inland waterways

At COP29, a side event hosted by the East African Community (EAC) and the Lake Victoria Basin Commission highlighted the untapped potential of the region's inland waterways

By Mactilda Mbenywe 2024-11-20 15:27:42