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NCN Launches “Perspectives from Africa's Climate Leaders”
NCN’s groundbreaking report “Perspectives from Africa’s Climate Leaders” aims to amplify the voices of climate leaders across the African continent, presenting their viewpoints and insights as a crucial contribution to the upcoming Africa Climate Summit (ACS)
Providing the ‘Voice of the Industry’ for the Africa Climate Summit
We ran a survey with our network and shared it with 30 other groups across the continent.
Carbon Markets Working Group - feedback on the Climate Change Amendment Bil
A clear and enabling framework will attract climate finance and ensure the integrity of projects developed in the country, bringing jobs and new income streams to communities.
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Climate Loss & Damage as Direct Cash Transfers: Evidence From Malawi
Climate loss and damage cost developing countries $400 billion a year and could rise to $1 trillion a year by 2050. In March 2023, Cyclone Freddy dropped six months’ worth of rainfall in six days in Malawi’s densely populated southern region, triggering floods and mudslides that displaced 659,000 people, destroyed 440,000 acres of farmland, and led to the loss of 1.4 million livestock.
Unlocking Local Value: Rethinking Benefit Sharing in African Carbon Projects
CAP-A’s latest report explores the pivotal role that Benefit Sharing Mechanisms (BSMs) play in ensuring carbon projects in Africa are both effective and equitable. Through in-depth case studies from Zambia and Kenya, the report shows how integrating traditional knowledge, fostering community leadership, and establishing robust governance frameworks can significantly enhance the impact of these projects.
Forecasting Green Jobs in Africa
Shortlist, in collaboration with FSD Africa and Boston Consulting Group have released a joint report that forecasts 1.5 to 3.3M new green jobs by 2030 in 12 main value chains. Solar and Climate Smart Agriculture present the highest job opportunities, followed by aquaculture and poultry, and waste remediation and recycling.
NCN resources
Shaping Africa's Climate Agenda for COP29: Insights from The Climate Network Members
As COP29 approaches, effective stakeholder engagement is crucial to ensuring that Africa's climate priorities are prominently represented on the global stage. The continent's unique climate challenges necessitate tailored solutions that address its mitigation, adaptation, and resilience strategies. Africa has a unique opportunity to lead in global climate action, leveraging its potential in renewable energy, a dynamic young workforce, and abundant natural resources.
Carbon Markets Association of Kenya Inaugural AGM
20th June 2024: The Carbon Markets Association of Kenya hosted its inaugural AGM, where members voted to approve key elements of the Constitution and selected the new Governing Council of the Association!
TCN, Regional and Global Climate Events Calendar For H2 2024
The calendar of annual climate events and big dates is often crowded and tricky to navigate! To help you prepare for and participate in upcoming events, we’ve created a calendar of climate events for the rest of the year. It features The Climate Network, regional, and global events and will be updated every quarter. If you think we’re missing any major events please let us know by emailing [email protected].
Blog
NCN Launches “Perspectives from Africa's Climate Leaders”
NCN’s groundbreaking report “Perspectives from Africa’s Climate Leaders” aims to amplify the voices of climate leaders across the African continent, presenting their viewpoints and insights as a crucial contribution to the upcoming Africa Climate Summit (ACS)
Read on
Blog
Providing the ‘Voice of the Industry’ for the Africa Climate Summit
We ran a survey with our network and shared it with 30 other groups across the continent.
Read on
Blog
Carbon Markets Working Group - feedback on the Climate Change Amendment Bil
A clear and enabling framework will attract climate finance and ensure the integrity of projects developed in the country, bringing jobs and new income streams to communities.
Read on
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