African Agriculture and Food Systems
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 […]
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 the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to unveil the groundbreaking “Africa and Middle East SAFE Initiative,” a bold endeavor with a $10 billion investment commitment. This initiative, […]
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 pledge a substantial $3 billion to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), signaling a significant commitment to accelerate global climate action. However, this pledge is contingent on approval […]
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 markets. Duncan Kazibure, the Acting Manager of Mtwara Port, made this announcement on November 27, 2023, during a meeting discussing the trends in cashew sales in the […]
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 cashew nuts were auctioned at prices ranging from below Tzs 1,500 to a high of Tzs 2,190 in the 30 auctions that have taken place during the […]