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Coca-Cola system invests USD1.65 million in support of water security

In collaboration with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and local community-based organisations, this initiative aims to replenish water supplies as well as plant thousands of indigenous trees along riparian zones to enhance water quality

Watersheds critical to water security in Nairobi and surrounding communities are set for restoration thanks to an investment in Kenya of USD1.65 million by the Coca-Cola system (www.CCBAGroup.com). The project in the Upper-Tana and Mid-Galana basins encompasses agroforestry systems designed to benefit the supply of key water reservoirs for Nairobi…

The World Bank Group
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Embracing Climate-Smart Growth is a Net Win for Uganda

The Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Uganda, published by the World Bank Group and launched today in Kampala, examines the country’s vulnerability to climate change and outlines interventions to mitigate its impacts

Without strong action, climate change could cut Uganda's economic growth by up to 3.1% by 2050, pushing more than 613,000 people into poverty and turning 12 million more into internal migrants. The Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Uganda, published by the World Bank Group and launched today in Kampala,…

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Multilateral development banks hit record $137 billion in climate finance, driving sustainable development worldwide

MDBs mobilized $134 billion in private finance for climate action in 2024, a 33% increase from the year earlier, according to 2024 Joint Report on Multilateral Development Banks' Climate Finance

New report shows climate finance by multilateral development banks rose 10% in 2024 compared with previous year. MDBs’ climate finance for low- and middle-income economies increased 14% to more than $85 billion. Multilateral development banks (MDBs) delivered a record $137 billion in global climate finance last year—a 10% increase that underscores…

Republic Of South Africa: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
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South Africa: Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on reforming fiscal responsibility and environmental impact

The DFFE is not only a department of government, it is a steward of South Africa’s natural heritage and a driver of inclusive growth

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is central to South Africa’s ecological and economic future. Yet we are operating in a constrained fiscal climate. A R2.5 billion reduction over the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework compels us to rethink how we work, spend, and deliver. My vision is clear:…

Ministry of Information, Eritrea
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Voluntary blood donation

Indicating that voluntary blood donation is part of their annual program, participants called for strengthened contributions with a view to saving lives through renewable blood donations

Members of the Ministry of Health branch in the Central Region have voluntarily donated 56 units of blood. Mr. Suleiman Romodan, member of the promotion and information unit at the branch office, said that due to increased awareness, members are donating blood regularly and working earnestly for the success of…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Debate on Lake Bunyonyi pollution deferred

According to Sekindi, the lake’s location in a valley with steep slopes makes it vulnerable to runoff from surrounding agricultural farms, settlements, stone quarrying, and iron ore mining activities

Speaker Anita Among has deferred the debate over Lake Bunyonyi pollution to Thursday, 11 September 2025, to incorporate broader parliamentary perspectives. The presiding officer's guidance follows protest from Hon. John Baptist Nambeshe, the Chief Opposition Whip, in response to the statement presented by the Minister of State for Water and…

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) Showcases Fisheries and Blue Economy Initiatives at IGAD Side Event, Africa Climate Summit 2

AU-IBAR is actively participating, reflecting its mandate of promoting sustainable management of animal resources to support food security, livelihoods, and climate resilience

From 8–10 September 2025, the Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS2) is bringing together over 100 speakers, accelerating Africa’s resilient and green development. Guided by Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want and rooted in multilateralism, the Summit is highlighting Africa-led climate solutions and re-greening landscapes across the continent to address climate…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Speaker Among Fronts Inclusivity in Global Governance

The Speaker also urged the AALCO secretariat to among others, strengthen member engagement, enhance legal capacity and address emerging issues

Speaker Anita Among has urged member states of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation (AALCO) to anchor their work on promoting inclusivity in global governance. Among, who was delivering President Yoweri Museveni's message at the opening ceremony of the 63rd Annual Session of AALCO held at the Speke Resort Munyonyo and…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)
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Basirah training: Libyan media professionals strengthen digital research, fact-checking skills

The Zoom-based workshop was organised by the UNSMIL as part of its Basirah professional development programme

Thirty Libyan journalists, media professors, students and fact checkers joined a UNSMIL-backed online training session Thursday to sharpen their skills in digital research and verification, as part of wider efforts to strengthen the country’s media sector against the spread of false information.   The Zoom-based workshop was organised by the UNSMIL…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) concludes its Monitoring and Evaluation Mission to Guinea-Bissau

The mission concluded with the formal handover of essential disaster management equipment purchased with ECOWAS support, initially mobilized in response to the devastating 2022 floods

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting Member States in building resilience against climate shocks, protecting vulnerable populations, and reducing the risks associated with extreme weather events that are becoming increasingly frequent due to climate change. As part of its humanitarian Monitoring…