African Agriculture and Food Systems
Tanzania’s Ambitious Plan to Double Tea Production: Aiming to Become Africa’s Leading Producer By Anthony Muchoki In a unique and delightful tête-à-tête, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan teamed up with renowned American businessman and politician Michael Bloomberg for a cup of Tanzanian tea on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in […]
The Methane and Non-CO2 Gases Summit held at COP28 wasn’t just another gathering of global leaders discussing climate issues; it marked a pivotal moment in the fight against climate change. Finally, the world opened its eyes to the hidden culprits lurking in our emissions inventory – methane and non-CO2 greenhouse gases. However, it was not […]
COP28 wasn’t just another climate summit filled with speeches and handshakes. It was a pit stop where the world hit the gas pedal on its energy transition with the launch of the Global Decarbonization Accelerator (GDA) – a game-changer that promises to rewrite the energy rulebook. This isn’t just another green wishlist. The GDA is […]
The World Climate Action Summit (WCAS) in December marked a significant shift in the global approach to climate change. It was not a mere forum for empty promises and distant targets but a pivotal moment where food systems were thrust into the spotlight as a linchpin for mitigating and adapting to climate change. Leaders from […]
the winds of change howled through Dubai as COP28 witnessed a historic convergence. 197 nations, united by a singular purpose – to tackle climate change head-on. This wasn’t just a summit; it was a turning point, a collective awakening to the gravity of the situation and a resolute vow to act. Climate finance, the lifeblood […]
COP28 WORLD CLIMATE ACTION SUMMIT A Turning Point for Global Climate Action The World Climate Action Summit (WCAS) held on December 1 and 2 was a pivotal moment in the fight against climate change. Leaders from 176 nations convened, united in their commitment to take stronger, immediate action in line with the Paris Agreement’s Global […]
By Anthony Muchoki AGRA President, Dr. Agnes Kalibata, has characterized COP28 as a turning point in the dialogue surrounding food systems, bringing #FoodSystems into the heart of mainstream discussions at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. She emphasized that this landmark decision represents a watershed moment […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team, Lead, Neema Munisi.
By Kilimokwanza.org News Team Dubai, UAE – The COP28 Presidency, in collaboration with its partners, has unveiled a series of transformative initiatives, securing an initial USD $1.7 billion in committed financing aimed at concurrently addressing climate and biodiversity objectives. Alongside this significant funding announcement, H.E. Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, the UN Climate Change High-Level Champion […]
By Kilimokwanza.org News Team Dubai, UAE – The COP28 Presidency has made a resounding declaration as 134 world leaders endorse its groundbreaking agriculture, food, and climate action declaration. In a landmark announcement, the Presidency also unveiled the mobilization of over USD$2.5 billion in funding to bolster food security while combating climate change, along with a […]