Kilimo Kwanza
African Agriculture and Food Systems
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COP28 Drives Finance and Global Unity for Forests and Oceans, Committing $1.7 Billion for Nature Conservation
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…
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COP28 Presidency Elevates Food Systems Transformation on Global Climate Agenda with Over 130 World Leaders Endorsing Food and Agriculture Declaration”
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.…
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10 Billion USD Africa and Middle East SAFE Initiative Launched to Enhance Food Security and Climate Resilience
By Kilimokwanza.org News Team Abu Dhabi, UAE — In a historic collaboration, nations and institutions from Africa and the Middle East have come together under the guidance of…
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United States Commits $3 Billion to Green Climate Fund at COP28, Partnership with AGRA’s Re-GAIN Initiative Strengthens Climate Efforts in Developing Countries
By Kilimokwanza.org News Team Dubai, UAE – In a groundbreaking announcement at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, Vice President Kamala Harris declared that the United States will…
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Mtwara Port Expects Nine Vessels for Cashew Export
Mtwara, Tanzania – Mtwara Port is gearing up to receive nine vessels carrying over 2,758 empty containers for the purpose of loading raw cashew nuts destined for international…
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Cashew Sales Generate Tzs 461.8 Billion
Mtwara, Tanzania – A total of 208,000 metric tons of raw cashew nuts have been sold, raking in an impressive Tzs 461.8 billion for the 2023/2024 season. These…
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GCF and AGRA’s Bold Re-Gain Initiative Seeks to Unlock USD 1 Trillion African Food Market and Addresses Climate Crisis Through Agricultural Transformation
By Kilimokwanza.org Team The Green Climate Fund (GCF), in partnership with AGRA, has launched a transformative regional program named Re-Gain. This initiative is designed to bolster Africa’s potential…
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Economic Impact of Climate Change: Tanzania’s President Reveals 2-3% GDP Loss, Presses for Accountability at COP28
Dubai, UAE, December 1st, 2023 – In a compelling address at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), Tanzanian…
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Opinion: Africa Must Unite to Confront Climate Challenges Head-On
The climatic conditions of the African continent is very dynamic and each country in Africa has its challenges and advantages, currently leaders and organizations in Africa have joined…
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Anthony John Mtaka: Njombe Cultivating Prosperity Through Dairy Farming and Beyond
Neema Munisi The Njombe region, under the visionary leadership of Regional Commissioner Hon. Anthony John Mtaka, stands at the brink of an unprecedented agricultural and economic transformation. This…
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A major international conference on tackling climate change takes hold
By Elizabeth Shumbusho In the process of making the world a better place for now and for the future delegates from nearly 200 countries, presidents, leaders of business…
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Invest in Ethiopia’s Future: PM Abiy Ahmed Champions Five Pillar Economic Plan
Anthony MuchokiIn a compelling call to global investors on November 30, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali underscored the nation’s commitment to economic renewal. He outlined five critical…
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UN Secretary-General’s Urgent Plea for Climate Action at World Climate Action Summit in Dubai
DUBAI – In a stirring speech at the opening of the World Climate Action Summit, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for urgent and decisive action to combat…
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Tanzania and Morocco Collaborate to Revolutionize Agricultural Data Collection with Satellite Technology
In a landmark technological advancement, the Tanzanian government, in partnership with Morocco, has launched an innovative satellite-based system for agricultural data collection. This significant step forward was inaugurated…
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Agriculture and World AIDS Day in East Africa: A Vital Connection
December 1, 2023 In East Africa, World AIDS Day, observed annually on December 1st, transcends mere commemoration. It is a day of profound significance, intertwining the threads of…
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Tanzania Showcases Resilience and Innovation in Agriculture at COP28
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Tanzania’s Agriculture Sector and blue economy are at the spotlight at the 28th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), hosted in…
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TechnoServe at COP28: Pioneering Climate Solutions with Smallholder Farmers
William Warshauer, CEO at TechnoServe, International Development Nonprofit
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Dr. Agnes Kalibata and Amath Pathe SENE Emphasize: The Loss and Damage Fund Must Prioritize the Most Vulnerable
Nairobi: In this article co-written by Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President of AGRA, and Amath Pathe SENE, Managing Director of the AFS Forum, outlines the critical issues at stake…
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UAE’s Dr. Sultan Al Jaber Takes Helm of COP28, Setting Ambitious Climate Agenda
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber is set to be formally appointed as the President of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) today, marking a significant…
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Smallholders on the Frontline: A Call for Action at COP 28
By Annie Wakanyi, One Acre Fund At the beginning of 2023, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed that the previous eight years had been the warmest on record. Meanwhile, preliminary data…
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Resilience and Innovation: Rwanda’s Young Farmers Lead the Charge in Climate Change Adaptation
Rwanda: In the wake of devastating floods and landslides that struck Northern, Western, and Southern provinces on May 2 and 3, 2023, Rwanda’s agricultural sector is witnessing a…
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“Tanzanian Youth and Women Ready to Feed Africa and the World,” Says AGRA’s Vianey Rweyendela, Spotlighting Climate Change Challenges in Agriculture at COP28
Kilimokwanza.org reporter Vianey Rweyendela, the Country Director of AGRA in Tanzania, has expressed high hopes for the COP28 event in the UAE. Rweyendela commended the Tanzanian government for…
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Agnes Kalibata: Urgent action and leadership critical for climate wins
By Agnes KalibataPresidentAGRA Climate change stands as a threat to the foundations of our global food systems, unrivalled in its scope and impact. Today, soaring temperatures, shifting weather…