November 28, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
*Building Africa’s Agricultural Resilience in the Face of Climate Change By Amath Pathe Sene Africa’s food systems hold global significance, impacting both worldwide food security and climate resilience. However, ensuring food resilience in Africa presents undeniable challenges. The connection between climate resilience and food systems becomes evident as climate change poses threats to agri-food systems […]
November 21, 2023
by Kilimokwanza Africa
World Economic Forum Unveils Ambitious Agenda for COP28, Prioritizing Global Climate Action Geneva, Switzerland, November 21, 2023 – As the 28th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP28) approaches, the World Economic Forum (WEF) announces its commitment to accelerating multistakeholder initiatives for effective climate action. The focus at COP28, scheduled to take place from […]
November 21, 2023
by Elizabeth Lizz
By Elizabeth Shumbusho In the heart of Dubai, where the glistening skyscrapers touch the clouds and the desert sun casts its warm glow, leaders from around the world converged for the 28th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28. Against the backdrop of futuristic architecture, the bustling metropolis played host to a crucial […]
October 26, 2023
by Editor
Hon. Soipan Tuya, the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Kenya; and Dr. Agnes Kalibata, the President of AGRA, have jointly penned an op-ed highlighting Kenya’s progressive climate actions. The piece addresses rising temperatures in Kenya affecting sectors like agriculture, emphasizing collaborative efforts across Africa. The op-ed underscores the importance of unity […]
October 3, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Blantyre, Malawi – Executive Director of ActionAid Malawi, Pamela Kuwali, participated as a panelist at the African Development Bank Group (AFDB) High-Level Policy Dialogue, focusing on the launch of the Malawi Country Focus Report titled “Mobilizing Private Sector Financing for Climate and Green Growth”. Kuwali, known for her tenacious advocacy for climate justice and sustainable […]
September 24, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Heads of State emphasize climate funds, not mere promises, as the only way to a low-carbon future At the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, leaders from around the globe congregated to address the climate crisis, emphasizing that concrete actions and financial assistance to fragile states are imperative to counter the detrimental impacts […]
August 29, 2023
by Kilimokwanza Africa
By Amath Pathe Sene Africa stands at a critical juncture in its history, as it faces the twin challenges of climate changeand food security. As global temperatures rise and weather patterns become increasinglyunpredictable, the continent’s agricultural systems are under threat, as they are forced to bearthe brunt of severe droughts, floods, and heat waves. Once […]
July 21, 2023
by Kilimokwanza Africa
By Jennifer Baarn About 35 years ago, the world witnessed pivotal events that propelled climate change to the forefront of the global agenda. Since then, there has been a gradual increase in interest and investments in initiatives aimed at limiting the rise in global temperatures to below 1.5°C and curbing the depletion of the Ozone […]
May 17, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
AGRA President Dr AGNES Kalibata has been appointed as a member of the President’s Advisory Committee for the 28th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Advisory Committee is composed of leading experts from around the world who will provide advice to the […]
March 29, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
In the face of global climate inaction, the United Nations Food Systems Envoy, Dr Agnes Kalibata, has spoken out on the urgent need for immediate action to address the growing crisis. Speaking with Daphne Ewing-Chow, Senior Contributor Food, Agriculture, and Sustainability for Forbes, Kalibata highlighted the urgent need for a coordinated and sustained effort to […]
November 9, 2022
by Kilimokwanza Africa
Release: 9 Nov, 10:00 (CET +1) VEVEY, Switzerland: November 9, 2022 – Nestlé announced today that it is partnering with the Africa Food Prize to help accelerate the transformation of food systems in Africa, as a way of strengthening the continent’s food security and building greater climate change resilience. The Africa Food Prize awards USD 100,000 to […]
May 19, 2022
by Africa Kilimo
The Climate Overshoot Commission will design a response strategy for if the global temperatures rise above 1.5 degrees Celsius Dr. Kalibata is one of the 16 members in the commission NAIROBI, Kenya: May 19, 2022 – The President of AGRA, Dr. Agnes Kalibata, has been selected as one of 16 eminent members of the Climate […]
March 17, 2022
by Africa Kilimo
Lilongwe, March 17, 2022 – The Government of Malawi has taken a significant step in bolstering its agricultural sector by signing a host country agreement with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). This pivotal agreement emphasizes Malawi’s commitment to the implementation of AGRA’s programmes within its borders. Under the terms of the […]
November 6, 2021
by Africa Kilimo
August 27, 2021
by Africa Kilimo
June 17, 2021
by Africa Kilimo
Agri-Criteria continues further expansion of green definitions under Climate Bonds Standard The complete Agriculture Criteria of the Climate Bonds Standard has been formally launched today, marking a major turning point in best practice for climate-aligned and climate-resilient investments in agriculture. Developed for potential green bond issuers and investors, the new Agriculture Criteria defines and evaluates agriculture projects by […]
December 10, 2020
by Africa Kilimo
This piece was originally published on the World Bank’s website. WASHINGTON – The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a $60 million International Development Association (IDA)* grant to help African countries strengthen the resilience of their agricultural sectors to the threat posed by climate change. The grant fulfils the World Bank’s commitment at the 2019 […]
December 10, 2020
by Africa Kilimo
WAGENINGEN, THE NETHERLANDS – We must combine social and technological innovation to make the world’s agri-food systems healthy, equitable, resilient and sustainable, according to a new Expert Panel report from the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, published by Nature Sustainability in collaboration with its sibling journal, Nature Food. The Expert Panel Report brought together 20 business, government, non-profit and scientific […]
August 6, 2020
by Africa Kilimo
An assessment in four Latin American countries identifies the main vulnerabilities and threats of climate change to the region’s agricultural systems. CALI, COLOMBIA – Smallholder farmers are on the frontlines of the climate crisis in the agricultural sector, and at the same time, smallholder farmers feed the world, producing nearly 70% of the total food […]
June 25, 2020
by Africa Kilimo
Influential voices from six continents present path to climate-smart, food-secure future in wake of new UN report warning climate stress contributing to COVID “food emergency” WAGENINGEN, THE NETHERLANDS – Influential voices from six continents present path to climate-smart, food-secure future in wake of new UN report warning climate stress contributing to COVID “food emergency”. With COVID-19 intensifying […]