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<title>APRI – Africa Policy Research Institute &#45; Category Title: Africa&amp;apos;s Climate Agenda</title>
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<description>APRI – Africa Policy Research Institute &#45; Category Title: Africa&amp;apos;s Climate Agenda</description>
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<dc:rights>© APRI – Africa Policy Research Institute gGmbH. 2026</dc:rights>

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<title>From waste to wealth: A national strategy for methane mitigation and commodification in Nigeria</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/from-waste-to-wealth-a-national-strategy-for-methane-mitigation-and-commodification-in-nigeria</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/from-waste-to-wealth-a-national-strategy-for-methane-mitigation-and-commodification-in-nigeria</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Can Nigeria turn $2B in wasted methane into energy, jobs, and climate gains? Discover how this policy brief reframes methane as a national economic asset. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:10:37 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Mahmoud Ibrahim Mahmoud</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Methane Emissions, Energy Transition, Climate Policy, Nigeria Energy, Climate Action, Oil and gas, Carbon Markets, Green Economy</media:keywords>
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<title>What Africa’s waste crisis reveals about power, politics and people</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/what-africas-waste-crisis-reveals-about-power-politics-and-people</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/what-africas-waste-crisis-reveals-about-power-politics-and-people</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Waste in African cities exposes governance gaps, social inequality and the need for systems-driven urban renewal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:03:11 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Mohammed Dahiru Aminu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Waste Management, Waste Crisis African Development, Climate change, Abuja, Governance, Social change, Political</media:keywords>
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<title>Beyond JET&#45;P: building country platforms that work for Africa’s climate and development goals</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/beyond-jet-p-building-country-platforms-that-work-for-africas-climate-and-development-goals</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/beyond-jet-p-building-country-platforms-that-work-for-africas-climate-and-development-goals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Can Africa turn ‘country platforms’ from donor-led projects into powerful vehicles for self-driven transformation? This piece explores how leadership, design and ownership will shape their impact. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:13:54 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Richard Calland</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Africa Climate Finance, Country Platforms, Just Transition, Climate Governance, COP30</media:keywords>
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<title>Beyond the export reflex: building sovereign carbon markets for an NDC&#45;first future</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/beyond-the-export-reflex-building-sovereign-carbon-markets-for-an-ndc-first-future</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/beyond-the-export-reflex-building-sovereign-carbon-markets-for-an-ndc-first-future</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Africa risks repeating past mistakes in carbon markets. Will it remain a low-cost credit supplier or claim sovereign control to shape its own climate and economic future? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:24:47 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ebipere K. Clark</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Carbon Markets, Article 6, Climate Finance, Carbon Credits, African Climate Strategy, NDC Compliance</media:keywords>
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<title>Expert interview with Kulthoum Omari&#45;Motsumi on climate adaptation at COP30</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/expert-interview-with-kulthoum-omari-motsumi-on-climate-adaptation-at-cop30</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/expert-interview-with-kulthoum-omari-motsumi-on-climate-adaptation-at-cop30</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Africa&#039;s climate adaptation crisis demands urgent action at COP30. Kulthoum Omari-Motsumi reveals critical needs: planning, funding and direct access. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:28:19 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Serwah Prempeh</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Africa climate adaptation, COP30, Climate finance, Climate change</media:keywords>
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<title>Pragmatic pathways for aligning climate and trade regimes with African green technology ambition</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/pragmatic-pathways-for-aligning-climate-and-trade-regimes-with-african-green-technology-ambition</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/pragmatic-pathways-for-aligning-climate-and-trade-regimes-with-african-green-technology-ambition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As trade rules tighten and green demand grows, Africa stands at a crossroads – will global shifts fuel its green rise or limit its industrial future? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:52 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Olivia Rumble</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Climate Policy, Climate finance, Trade, Green Technology, Africa, COP30, CBAM, AfCFTA</media:keywords>
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<title>10 years after Paris: can climate COPs deliver for Africa?</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/10-years-after-paris-can-climate-cops-deliver-for-africa</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/10-years-after-paris-can-climate-cops-deliver-for-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A decade after Paris, Africa still bears the brunt of climate impacts while COPs deliver promises more than results. Turning negotiation into action demands leadership, strategy and bold coordination. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:00:03 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Akinyemi Akinyugha</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Climate finance, COP30, Climate Negotiations, Adaptation finance, Domestic Climate Action, COP32 Planning</media:keywords>
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<title>Clearing the air: Methane mitigation and reduction strategies in Nigeria&amp;apos;s oil and gas sector</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/clearing-the-air-methane-mitigation-and-reduction-strategies-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/clearing-the-air-methane-mitigation-and-reduction-strategies-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ How can methane mitigation become a win for both climate and economy in Nigeria? This new report examines the urgent challenges and real opportunities in the oil and gas sector. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Mahmoud Ibrahim Mahmoud</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>methane emissions, oil and gas, climate policy, Nigeria, carbon markets, energy transition</media:keywords>
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<title>Gender, wealth and wellbeing: Promising pathways to a just transition</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/gender-wealth-and-wellbeing-promising-pathways-to-a-just-transition</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/gender-wealth-and-wellbeing-promising-pathways-to-a-just-transition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ What does a truly just transition look like? This blog unpacks how gender, economic, &amp; climate injustices intersect &amp; why transforming the systems behind them is key to building sustainable &amp; inclusive futures. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:27:55 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Swetha Covaiselvan</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>gender, wealth, wellbeingpathways, transition</media:keywords>
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<title>The benefits of methane mitigation and reduction in  Nigeria’s oil and gas sector</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/the-benefits-of-methane-mitigation-and-reduction-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/the-benefits-of-methane-mitigation-and-reduction-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nigeria’s oil and gas sector presents an opportunity to turn climate challenges into economic, social and environmental wins. Reducing methane emissions can drive climate resilience, enhance public health, create green jobs and position Nigeria as a global leader in the energy transition. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:12:26 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Mahmoud Ibrahim Mahmoud</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>methane, mitigation, reduction, nigeria, oil, climate, goals</media:keywords>
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<title>A continent in focus: COP29 outcomes and implications for Africa</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/a-continent-in-focus-cop29-outcomes-and-implications-for-africa</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/a-continent-in-focus-cop29-outcomes-and-implications-for-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This analysis examines COP29’s outcomes for Africa and the setbacks for climate justice and calls for decisive action at COP30 to match the scale and urgency of the climate crisis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Swetha Covaiselvan</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>cop29, outcome, implication, africa, cop30, climate justice, crisis</media:keywords>
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<title>Reducing methane emissions from Africa’s waste sector through enhanced waste practices</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/reducing-methane-emissions-from-africas-waste-sector-through-enhanced-waste-practices</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/reducing-methane-emissions-from-africas-waste-sector-through-enhanced-waste-practices</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Africa’s waste management challenges, from methane emissions to inadequate infrastructure, present an urgent opportunity to transform waste into a resource that drives environmental sustainability and economic growth. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:00:10 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Mohammed Dahiru Aminu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>methane, mitigation, reduction, africa, waste, management</media:keywords>
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<title>Creating a just social order: The role of gender equity in climate action</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/creating-a-just-social-order-the-role-of-gender-equity-in-climate-action</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/creating-a-just-social-order-the-role-of-gender-equity-in-climate-action</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Explore how gender justice is key to transformative climate action and sustainable development in Africa. This paper discusses barriers and opportunities for gender equity at COP29 and beyond. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:07:57 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Grace Mbungu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>cop29, social order, gender equity, climate, action</media:keywords>
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<title>Easing Africa&amp;apos;s climate crisis: Can green bonds help close the climate finance gap?</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/easing-africas-climate-crisis-can-green-bonds-help-close-the-climate-finance-gap</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/easing-africas-climate-crisis-can-green-bonds-help-close-the-climate-finance-gap</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Can green bonds help Africa bridge its trillion-dollar climate finance gap? Discover how leveraging green bonds could unlock Africa’s potential for sustainable development and resilience. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:07:51 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Nachilala Nkombo</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate finance, crisis, green bonds, africa, needs, opportunities. low-carbon</media:keywords>
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<title>From ambition to action: Paving the road to climate justice at COP29</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/from-ambition-to-action-paving-the-road-to-climate-justice-at-cop29</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/from-ambition-to-action-paving-the-road-to-climate-justice-at-cop29</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A series of special thought pieces published by APRI in the run up to COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The series is edited by Dr Grace Mbungu. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:33:51 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>APRI</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>cop29, baku, azerbaijan, climate, justice, equity, action</media:keywords>
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<title>The justice and governance of solar geoengineering: Charting the path at COP29 and  beyond</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/the-justice-and-governance-of-solar-geoengineering-charting-the-path-at-cop29-and-beyond</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/the-justice-and-governance-of-solar-geoengineering-charting-the-path-at-cop29-and-beyond</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Can solar geoengineering be a viable tool to combat climate impacts while ensuring justice and inclusion? This paper delves into the complexities of governance of solar geoengineering, the dynamics between the Global North and South and the role of international bodies in shaping ethical governance. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:27:39 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Hassaan Sipra</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>cop29, justice, solar, geoengineering, global north, south, ethical</media:keywords>
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<title>Methane mitigation in agriculture: A call for sustainable action at COP29 and beyond</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/methane-mitigation-in-agriculture-a-call-for-sustainable-action-at-cop29-and-beyond</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/methane-mitigation-in-agriculture-a-call-for-sustainable-action-at-cop29-and-beyond</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Can global efforts to reduce methane emissions in agriculture meet the urgency of the climate crisis? This paper examines how methane mitigation strategies can equitably transform agricultural systems. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:52:15 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Fernanda Ferreira</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>methane, mitigation, reduction, agriculture, cop29, emission, climate, crisis</media:keywords>
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<title>Green technology and youth employment in Africa: A transformative opportunity</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/green-technology-and-youth-employment-in-africa-a-transformative-opportunity</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/green-technology-and-youth-employment-in-africa-a-transformative-opportunity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ How can green technologies transform youth employment in Africa? This paper examines the transformative potential of green technologies in addressing youth unemployment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:09:13 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ifeoma Malo</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>green technology, africa climate, green africa, youth employment, report in africa, green, policies</media:keywords>
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<title>Telling Climate Change Stories: Perspectives from African Journalists</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/telling-climate-change-stories-perspectives-from-african-journalists</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/telling-climate-change-stories-perspectives-from-african-journalists</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ While Africa is disproportionately impacted by climate change, its stories are often missing from global discussions, perpetuating a narrative of crisis and overlooking local solutions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:19:23 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Grace Mbungu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate change, stories, perspective, african, journalists</media:keywords>
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<title>A Sustainable Path for Methane Mitigation in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/a-sustainable-path-for-methane-mitigation-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/a-sustainable-path-for-methane-mitigation-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Methane has over 80 times the global warming potential than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period. As such, it is a critical target for immediate climate action. Mitigating methane emissions, particularly from Nigeria&#039;s oil and gas sector, offers a strategic opportunity to achieve rapid climate benefits, improve public health and drive economic development. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:07:04 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Mohammed Dahiru Aminu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>methane, mitigation, reduction, mapping report, nigeria, oil and gas sector, oil, gas, sector, climate goals</media:keywords>
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<title>Methane Mitigation and Reduction in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector: Factsheet</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/methane-mitigation-and-reduction-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector-factsheet</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/methane-mitigation-and-reduction-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector-factsheet</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Get an overview of the methane reduction landscape in Nigeria&#039;s oil and gas sector, and how it aligns with global climate goals. This factsheet highlights emerging initiatives and key policy and regulation frameworks of methane mitigation in Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 20:19:51 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Mahmoud Ibrahim Mahmoud</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>methane, mitigation, reduction, factsheet, nigeria, oil and gas sector, oil, gas, sector, climate goals</media:keywords>
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<title>Methane Mitigation and Reduction Mapping Report in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/methane-mitigation-and-reduction-mapping-report-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/methane-mitigation-and-reduction-mapping-report-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This report maps the methane mitigation and reduction landscape in Nigeria&#039;s oil and gas sector, highlighting opportunities for aligning national priorities with global climate goals and unlocking co-benefits for public health and economic development. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:33:51 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Mahmoud Ibrahim Mahmoud</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>methane, mitigation, reduction, mapping report, nigeria, oil and gas sector, oil, gas, sector, climate goals</media:keywords>
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<title>Local Solutions, Global Impact: Climate Adaptation in West Africa</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/local-solutions-global-impact-climate-adaptation-in-west-africa</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/local-solutions-global-impact-climate-adaptation-in-west-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This synthesis report presents findings of research conducted on climate change adaptation policies, strategies and local actions in Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal. It delves deeper into understanding LLA strategies, practices and lessons in each country, employing in-depth case studies to provide insights into policies and the implementation of NDCs and climate actions at both the local and national levels. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 16:13:20 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>APRI</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate adaptation, climate change in africa, climate change in senegal, nigeria, ghana, policy, protection, factsheet</media:keywords>
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<title>Methane Mitigation and Reduction in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/methane-mitigation-and-reduction-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/methane-mitigation-and-reduction-in-nigerias-oil-and-gas-sector</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This paper provides a synopsis of Nigeria&#039;s endeavors to curb methane emissions in its oil and gas sector, emphasizing the imperative of aligning these initiatives with broader climate and development objectives for enhanced environmental, health, and societal benefits. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:01:21 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Mahmoud Ibrahim Mahmoud</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>nigeria, methane, emissions, oil and gas sector, climate objectives, development objectives, environmental benefits, health benefits, climate initiatives</media:keywords>
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<title>Climate Justice Inverted? Global Shield, Insurance, &amp;amp; The Climate Loss &amp;amp; Damages</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/climate-justice-inverted-global-shield-insurance-the-climate-loss-damages</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/climate-justice-inverted-global-shield-insurance-the-climate-loss-damages</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Examining the climate insurance landscape in Africa, the authors underscore the limits of insurance as a tool for addressing climate change diverse impacts, and in the interest of climate justice, call for comprehensive social protection approaches. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:50:45 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Nick Bernards</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate insurance, africa, insurance, climate change, impacts</media:keywords>
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<title>Falling Short or Following Through? COP 28 Outcomes for Africa</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/falling-short-or-following-through-cop-28-outcomes-for-africa</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/falling-short-or-following-through-cop-28-outcomes-for-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Keen to understand how COP 28 performed for African countries? This short analysis unpacks COP 28, and provides a nuanced analysis on what the outcomes mean for climate policy and action in Africa. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Grace Mbungu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>cop, cop28, african countries, climate policy, climate action, africa</media:keywords>
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<title>Community Resilience: Integrating Local Approaches into Senegal&amp;apos;s Climate Change Adaptation Agenda</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/community-resilience-integrating-local-approaches-into-senegals-climate-change-adaptation-agenda</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/community-resilience-integrating-local-approaches-into-senegals-climate-change-adaptation-agenda</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Explore the vital role of locally-led adaptation in Senegal&#039;s climate response, as highlighted in the research project &#039;Climate Change Adaptation: Strategies, Initiatives, and Practices,&#039; urging national and global recognition and support for effective and transformative local climate action. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:53:27 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ibrahima Sy</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate change, senegal, community resilence, local approaches, west africa, adaptation</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Community Resilience: Integrating Local Approaches into Nigeria&amp;apos;s Climate Change Adaptation Agenda</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/community-resilienceintegrating-local-approaches-into-nigerias-climate-change-adaptation-agenda</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/community-resilienceintegrating-local-approaches-into-nigerias-climate-change-adaptation-agenda</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Explore the vital role of locally-led adaptation in Nigeria&#039;s climate response, as highlighted in the research project &#039;Climate Change Adaptation: Strategies, Initiatives, and Practices,&#039; urging national and global recognition and support to advance effective and transformative local climate action. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:00:44 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Chukwueloka Udechukwu Okeke</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate change, nigeria, community resilence, local approaches, west africa, adaptation</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Community Resilience: Integrating Local Approaches into Ghana&amp;apos;s Climate Change Adaptation Agenda</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/community-resilience-integrating-local-approaches-into-ghanas-climate-change-adaptation-agenda</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/community-resilience-integrating-local-approaches-into-ghanas-climate-change-adaptation-agenda</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dive into the vital role of locally-led adaptation in Ghana&#039;s climate response, as highlighted in the research project &#039;Climate Change Adaptation: Strategies, Initiatives, and Practices,&#039; urging national and global recognition and support to further effective and transformative local climate action. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:16:41 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Albert Arhin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate change, community resilence, local approaches, ghana, adaptation</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>From Promises to Partnerships: Opportunities to Reshape Africa&#45;Europe Partnerships for Effective Climate Action</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/event/from-promises-to-partnerships-opportunities-to-reshape-africa-europe-partnerships-for-effective-climate-action</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/event/from-promises-to-partnerships-opportunities-to-reshape-africa-europe-partnerships-for-effective-climate-action</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Join us for the From Promises to Partnerships: Opportunities to Reshape Africa-Europe Partnerships for Effective Climate Action event. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>APRI</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>africa europe, patnership, climate action, event</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>COP28: The Dual Imperatives of Africa&amp;apos;s Trade and Climate Goals</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/cop28-the-dual-imperatives-of-africas-trade-and-climate-goals</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/cop28-the-dual-imperatives-of-africas-trade-and-climate-goals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As Africa strides towards industrialization and trade integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), it faces the dual challenge of climate responsibility and sustainable development. This report explores how Africa&#039;s pursuit of sustainability in trade and production, coupled with innovative financial mechanisms like Green Bonds and Public-Private Partnerships, can shape a resilient and prosperous future that positions the continent at the forefront of global sustainability efforts. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:05:36 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Teniola T. Tayo</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>cop28, africa trade, climate goals</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Expert Interview with Dr. Lily Odarno, Director of the Energy and Climate Innovation Program (Africa) at the Clean Air Task Force</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/expert-interview-with-dr-lily-odarno-director-of-the-energy-and-climate-innovation-program-africa-at-the-clean-air-task-force</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/expert-interview-with-dr-lily-odarno-director-of-the-energy-and-climate-innovation-program-africa-at-the-clean-air-task-force</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As we approach COP28, APRI is seeking to shed light on how climate and energy issues affecting Africans are framed and addressed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:46:22 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Lily Odarno</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>expert interview, cop28, climate innovation</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Rising Voices: The African Youth’s Fight for a Sustainable Future</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/rising-voices-the-african-youths-fight-for-a-sustainable-future</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/rising-voices-the-african-youths-fight-for-a-sustainable-future</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Amidst the towering shadows of climate change, Africa&#039;s youth bear the brunt of its consequences despite making minimal contribution to global emissions. This has placed them at the forefront of climate action. As the world convenes at COP28, will their cries for equitable and climate-resilient futures be truly heard? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:27:30 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Isabella Roberts</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>africa, youth fight, sustainable future</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Developed and Developing Countries are Still Far Apart on Loss and Damage Ahead of COP28</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/developed-and-developing-countries-are-still-far-apart-on-loss-and-damage-ahead-of-cop28</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/developed-and-developing-countries-are-still-far-apart-on-loss-and-damage-ahead-of-cop28</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) in 2022 saw the development of a new Loss and Damage Fund designed to make it possible for vulnerable nations to receive internationally derived financial assistance to cope with the effects of climate change. After a year of difficult negotiations, countries have reached a tentative consensus regarding the design and logistics of the fund. It remains to be seen whether this will actually be adopted by the parties of the COP going into the future. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:04:45 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Olivia Rumble</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>cop28, loss and damage fund</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Climate Change Impacts on Health and Wellbeing: The Case of Senegal</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/climate-change-impacts-on-health-and-wellbeing-the-case-of-senegal</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/climate-change-impacts-on-health-and-wellbeing-the-case-of-senegal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This short analysis explores the complex health challenges induced by climate change in Senegal, from heatwaves to infectious diseases, that jeopardize Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)[1],[2] particularly SDG 3. It uncovers innovative local strategies in Widou Thiéngoly, offering a glimpse into community-driven solutions that blend climate adaptation and health resilience to pave the way for a coordinated response at COP28 to safeguard vulnerable populations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:18:51 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ibrahima Diouf</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate change, impact, health, wellbeing, senegal, africa</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Making Climate Change Jargon More Accessible</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/projects/glossary/</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/projects/glossary/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This project made climate change concepts more accessible by explaining key terms used in climate science and policy. By clarifying complex terminology, it aimed to help a wider audience better understand climate change debates and engage more confidently with the topic. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:17:29 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>APRI</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate change, stories, perspective, african, journalists</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Case Studies on Climate Adaptation in West Africa</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/case-studies-on-climate-adaptation-in-west-africa</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/case-studies-on-climate-adaptation-in-west-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From communities in Northern Ghana embracing organic shea processing and tree planting to combat food insecurity, to those in the depleted forests of Owode Town, Nigeria, turning to organic waste to restore biodiversity, and the island communities of Dionewar, Senegal, innovating with natural barriers against coastal erosion – and beyond – these case studies highlight locally-led initiatives in the face of growing climate induced risks and vulnerabilities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 01:09:16 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Patience Makheti</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>case studies, climate adaptation, west africa, insecurity, coastal, erosion</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Nigeria’s Energy Transitions in a Political Transition</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/nigerias-energy-transitions-in-a-political-transition</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/nigerias-energy-transitions-in-a-political-transition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Navigating the crossroads of economic turmoil and energy transition, Nigeria faces pivotal choices that could redefine its future. Amid a backdrop of policy fragmentation and geopolitical pressures, this policy brief explores whether the nation can reconcile its immediate challenges with the global imperative to shift towards a carbon-neutral horizon by 2060. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 21:55:11 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Najim Animashaun</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>nigeria, energy, political, transitions</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Africa&amp;apos;s Climate Finance Challenges: Reflections on Africa Climate Summit and Africa Climate Week 2023</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/africas-climate-finance-challenges-reflections-on-africa-climate-summit-and-africa-climate-week-2023</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/africas-climate-finance-challenges-reflections-on-africa-climate-summit-and-africa-climate-week-2023</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The #AfricaClimateSummit23 presents an opportunity to reflect on Africa’s climate finance challenges and opportunities. Despite COP27’s pledge to scale up climate finance support, climate finance inflow into Africa has not changed much. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Serwah Prempeh</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>africa, climate, summit, finance, cop27</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Unlocking Adaptation Potential: Insights into Ghana’s climate change policies, initiatives and local actions</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/unlocking-adaptation-potential-insights-into-ghanas-climate-change-policies-initiatives-and-local-actions</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/unlocking-adaptation-potential-insights-into-ghanas-climate-change-policies-initiatives-and-local-actions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This report presents findings of research on climate change adaptation policies, strategies and local actions in Ghana, West Africa. It highlights locally led adaptation (LLA) strategies, practices and lessons that can inform and guide the implementation of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and climate actions at the local and national levels. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 04:56:40 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Albert Arhin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate adaptation, climate, change, africa, policy, protection, report, ghana</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Unlocking Adaptation Potential: Insights into Nigeria’s climate change policies, initiatives and local actions</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/unlocking-adaptation-potential-insights-into-nigerias-climate-change-policies-initiatives-and-local-actions</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/unlocking-adaptation-potential-insights-into-nigerias-climate-change-policies-initiatives-and-local-actions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This report presents findings of research on climate change adaptation policies, strategies and local actions in Nigeria, West Africa. It highlights locally led adaptation (LLA) strategies, practices and lessons that can inform and guide the implementation of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and climate actions at the local and national levels. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:57:52 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Chukwueloka Udechukwu Okeke</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate adaptation, climate, change, africa, policy, protection, report, nigeria</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Unlocking Adaptation Potential: Insights into Senegal’s climate change policies, initiatives and local actions</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/unlocking-adaptation-potential-insights-into-senegals-climate-change-policies-initiatives-and-local-actions</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/unlocking-adaptation-potential-insights-into-senegals-climate-change-policies-initiatives-and-local-actions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This report presents findings of research on climate change adaptation policies, strategies and local actions in Senegal, West Africa. It highlights locally led adaptation (LLA) strategies, practices and lessons that can inform and guide the implementation of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and climate actions at the local and national levels. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ibrahima Sy</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate adaptation, senegal, climate change, policies, local action, policies, apri, berlin, germany, africa</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Climate Change Impacts in Africa: the Effects on Key Sectors in the Nine Most Vulnerable Countries</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/climate-change-impacts-in-africa-the-effects-on-key-sectors-in-the-nine-most-vulnerable-countries</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/climate-change-impacts-in-africa-the-effects-on-key-sectors-in-the-nine-most-vulnerable-countries</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ APRI has developed an interactive map that displays the effects of climate change on key sectors with immediate and direct impacts on lives and livelihoods in the 9 countries. The compiled data indicates the state of affairs between 2010 and 2022, unless otherwise indicated on the map. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 05:29:48 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Maite Iriarte Arrieta</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Adaptation Policies, Strategies, Initiatives, and Actions in Senegal: Gaps, Challenges, and Opportunities for Locally&#45;Led Adaptation</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/adaptation-policies-strategies-initiatives-and-actions-in-senegal-gaps-challenges-and-opportunities-for-locally-led-adaptation</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/adaptation-policies-strategies-initiatives-and-actions-in-senegal-gaps-challenges-and-opportunities-for-locally-led-adaptation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This short analysis presents lessons from research by the Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI). It provides information on the status of climate change adaptation policies, strategies, initiatives, and practices and highlights opportunities and challenges for deepening locally-led adaptation in Senegal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:00:43 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ibrahima Sy</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate adaptation, climate, change, africa, policy, protection, senegal</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Climate Action Strategies, Practices and Initiatives: Challenges and Opportunities for Locally&#45;Led Adaptation in Nigeria</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/climate-action-strategies-practices-and-initiatives-challenges-and-opportunities-for-locally-led-adaptation-in-nigeria</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/climate-action-strategies-practices-and-initiatives-challenges-and-opportunities-for-locally-led-adaptation-in-nigeria</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This short analysis presents lessons from research by the Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI). It provides information on the status of climate change adaptation policies, strategies, initiatives, and practices and highlights opportunities and challenges for deepening locally-led adaptation in Nigeria. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:00:43 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Chukwueloka Udechukwu Okeke</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate adaptation, climate, change, africa, policy, protection, nigeria</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Building Resilience of Communities to Climate Impacts: Progress, Opportunities and Constraints to Delivering Locally&#45;Led Adaptation in Ghana</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/building-resilience-of-communities-to-climate-impacts-progress-opportunities-and-constraints-to-delivering-locally-led-adaptation-in-ghana</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/building-resilience-of-communities-to-climate-impacts-progress-opportunities-and-constraints-to-delivering-locally-led-adaptation-in-ghana</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This short analysis presents lessons from research by the Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI). It provides information on the status of climate change adaptation policies, strategies, initiatives, and practices and highlights opportunities and challenges for deepening locally-led adaptation in Ghana. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:00:43 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Albert Arhin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate adaptation, climate, change, africa, policy, protection, ghana</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Climate Adaptation in West Africa: Strategies, Practices, and Initiatives: Factsheets</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/climate-adaptation-in-west-africa-strategies-practices-and-initiatives-factsheets</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/climate-adaptation-in-west-africa-strategies-practices-and-initiatives-factsheets</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As part of the Climate Adaptation project in West Africa , APRI has prepared factsheets that  summarize the findings of the mapping of  climate change action landscape in Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 20:05:20 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>APRI</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate adaptation, climate change in africa, climate change in senegal, nigeria, ghana, policy, protection, factsheet</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Will the New German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act Really Contribute to Human Rights and Environmental Protection?</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/will-the-new-german-supply-chain-due-diligence-act-really-contribute-to-human-rights-and-environmental-protection</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/will-the-new-german-supply-chain-due-diligence-act-really-contribute-to-human-rights-and-environmental-protection</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The strengths and pitfalls of Germany’s new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act to prevent human rights and environmental violations lie in its implementation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Grace Mbungu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>supply chain, germany, human right, environmental protection</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>The Global Shield: Lights and Shadows of Insurance Schemes in the Fight Against Climate Change</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/the-global-shield-lights-and-shadows-of-insurance-schemes-in-the-fight-against-climate-change</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/the-global-shield-lights-and-shadows-of-insurance-schemes-in-the-fight-against-climate-change</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ APRI discusses the Global Shield initiative and explores its potential benefits, limitations, and implications for climate action and sustainable development with Dr. Nick Bernards, Associate Professor of Global Sustainable Development at the University of Warwick, UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Nick Bernards</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>cop27, insurance schemes, africa, europe, finance, low-carbon, climate, resilent, egypt, development, interview</media:keywords>
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<title>Shaping the Continent’s Energy Future while Navigating the New Scramble for Africa</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/shaping-the-continents-energy-future-while-navigating-the-new-scramble-for-africa</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/shaping-the-continents-energy-future-while-navigating-the-new-scramble-for-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The geopolitics of energy security place the African continent in between industrialised economies that are searching for securing their energy demands amidst geopolitical tensions and economic inflation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:36:22 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ellen Davies</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>G7, climate, energy, change, africa, policy, protection, environment, disaster, earth, experts, research, finance, cop27, egypt, uk, zambia, ghana, south africa</media:keywords>
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<title>Role of territorial markets in reinforcing Africa’s resilience to the Climate Emergency</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/role-of-territorial-markets-in-reinforcing-africas-resilience-to-the-climate-emergency</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/role-of-territorial-markets-in-reinforcing-africas-resilience-to-the-climate-emergency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The climate crisis, rising geopolitical tensions, and soaring commodity prices are causing acute food insecurity in Africa. COP27 must deliver outcomes that are locally based and support territorial markets.  Governments must address and promote locally led and resilient food governance. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bridget Mugambe</dc:creator>
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<title>How global decarbonisation can turn into an industrial development opportunity in Africa</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/how-global-decarbonisation-can-turn-into-an-industrial-development-opportunity-in-africa</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/how-global-decarbonisation-can-turn-into-an-industrial-development-opportunity-in-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ COP27 must address the implications that the global decarbonisation plans engender for Africa. For the current global decarbonisation agenda to be just, it must support African perspectives on decarbonisation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:57:38 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Amir Lebdioui</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>G7, climate, change, africa, policy, protection, environment, disaster, earth, experts, research, finance, cop27, egypt, uk, zambia, ghana, south africa</media:keywords>
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<title>Equitable Urban Climate Adaptation in Africa: Towards a Just Transition</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/equitable-urban-climate-adaptation-in-africa-towards-a-just-transition</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/equitable-urban-climate-adaptation-in-africa-towards-a-just-transition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Insufficient attention has been paid to ensuring that adaptation in African cities is equitable. Just urban climate adaptation governance and finance need to be more actively pursued as part of African countries’ agenda at COP27. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Gina Ziervogel</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>G7, climate, change, africa, policy, protection, environment, disaster, earth, experts, research, finance, cop27, egypt, uk, zambia, ghana, south africa</media:keywords>
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<title>Africa Needs More Just Transition Financing to Drive Low&#45;carbon and Climate&#45;resilient Development</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/africa-needs-more-just-transition-financing-to-drive-low-carbon-and-climate-resilient-development</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/africa-needs-more-just-transition-financing-to-drive-low-carbon-and-climate-resilient-development</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Africa has limited fiscal space and urgently needs novel equitable climate financing.  Developed countries must walk the talk and fulfil their broken climate finance promises ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Theophilus Acheampong</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>cop27, africa, europe, finance, low-carbon, climate, resilent, egypt, development</media:keywords>
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<title>More Needs to be Done to Prioritize Technology and Innovation Development, Access, and Use to Foster Climate Adaptation and Gender Equity in Africa</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/more-needs-to-be-done-to-prioritize-technology-and-innovation-development-access-and-use-to-foster-climate-adaptation-and-gender-equity-in-africa</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/more-needs-to-be-done-to-prioritize-technology-and-innovation-development-access-and-use-to-foster-climate-adaptation-and-gender-equity-in-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In the context of COP27, APRI is interviewing experts about their visions for just climate actions. This interview is with Rukayatu Sanusi. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:57:15 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Rukayatu Sanusi</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>G7, climate, change, africa, policy, protection, environment, disaster, earth, experts, research, finance, cop27, egypt, uk, zambia, ghana, south africa</media:keywords>
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<title>The COP27 Must Focus on Africa’s Needs, Priorities, and Opportunities Around Development and Climate Action</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/the-cop27-must-focus-on-africas-needs-priorities-and-opportunities-around-development-and-climate-action</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/the-cop27-must-focus-on-africas-needs-priorities-and-opportunities-around-development-and-climate-action</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In the run-up to the COP27, APRI is conducting expert interviews to address questions on climate action.  This interview is with Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:41:07 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Chukwumerije Okereke</dc:creator>
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<title>Climate Change Adaptation in Nigeria: Strategies, Initiatives, and Practices</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/climate-change-adaptation-in-nigeria-strategies-initiatives-and-practices</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/climate-change-adaptation-in-nigeria-strategies-initiatives-and-practices</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This paper frames the key issues regarding adaptation in Nigeria. It emphasises the need to assess coherence between adaptation provisions in the Nationally Determined Contributions and other national endeavours in Nigeria. It also outlines the country’s high vulnerability issues, projected impacts, and current limitations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Hemen Mark Butu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate adaptation, climate change in africa, climate change in nigeria, policy, protection</media:keywords>
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<title>Climate Change Adaptation in Ghana: Strategies, Initiatives, and Practices</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/climate-change-adaptation-in-ghana-strategies-initiatives-and-practices</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/climate-change-adaptation-in-ghana-strategies-initiatives-and-practices</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This paper presents a broad framing and overview of the key issues connected to climate action and adaptation in Ghana. It identifies gaps and opportunities in the current climate action strategies, initiatives and practices to support policy makers and implementers with data and knowledge to develop and implement effective and sustainable adaptation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Albert Arhin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate adaptation, climate change in africa, climate change in ghana, policy, protection</media:keywords>
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<title>Climate Change Adaptation in Senegal: Strategies, Initiatives, and Practices</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/climate-change-adaptation-in-senegal-strategies-initiatives-and-practices</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/climate-change-adaptation-in-senegal-strategies-initiatives-and-practices</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This paper presents the status and trends of climate action in Senegal. It further underscores the need for more research to identify gaps and opportunities in current climate action strategies, initiatives, and practices to support and enhance effective and sustainable adaptation efforts. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Ibrahima Sy</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate adaptation, climate change in africa, climate change in senegal, policy, protection</media:keywords>
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<title>Climate Adaptation Strategies, Initiatives, and Practices: Issues and Pathways in West Africa</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/projects/climate-adaptation</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/projects/climate-adaptation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This project analysed adaptation components of NDCs and national climate frameworks in Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal, evaluating policy dimensions to identify challenges and opportunities for sustaining effective climate adaptation strategies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 21:13:12 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>APRI</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate adaptation, climate change in africa, climate change in senegal, nigeria, ghana, policy, protection, factsheet</media:keywords>
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<title>How to Ensure that the AfCFTA Propels Africa’s Green Transition</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/how-to-ensure-that-the-afcfta-propels-africas-green-transition</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/how-to-ensure-that-the-afcfta-propels-africas-green-transition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The report from APRI and the Heinrich Boell Foundation examines the ongoing global and African discourse on climate change and the AfCFTA. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 00:58:33 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Calvin Manduna</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AfCFTA, Africa, green, transition</media:keywords>
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<title>Implications of major decisions at COP26 for African countries and the outlook for COP27 in Egypt</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/implications-of-major-decisions-at-cop26-for-african-countries-and-the-outlook-for-cop27-in-egypt</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/implications-of-major-decisions-at-cop26-for-african-countries-and-the-outlook-for-cop27-in-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This article discusses the key COP26 outcomes for Africa with a focus on ‘Adaptation’, ‘Loss and damage’, ‘Mitigation’, ‘Market and non-market mechanism’ and ‘Finance’ and sheds light on how COP26 provides an important springboard to achieving higher level ambitions in the Africa COP27. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 07:19:10 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Yacob Mulugetta</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>The new German government must walk its talk on climate diplomacy in its Africa policy</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/the-new-german-government-must-walk-its-talk-on-climate-diplomacy-in-its-africa-policy</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/the-new-german-government-must-walk-its-talk-on-climate-diplomacy-in-its-africa-policy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Africa is facing an existential crisis that is not of its own making and paying more than its fair share to fix the problem. The new German government must prioritise the climate crisis in its Africa policy, and make climate diplomacy with Africa a core component of its G7 presidency. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:15:38 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Olumide Abimbola</dc:creator>
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<title>Challenging Climate Diplomacy on Adaptation – a New Approach to the Africa&#45;Europe Partnership Climate Discussions</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/challenging-climate-diplomacy-on-adaptation-a-new-approach-to-the-africa-europe-partnership-climate-discussions</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/challenging-climate-diplomacy-on-adaptation-a-new-approach-to-the-africa-europe-partnership-climate-discussions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This article argues that climate diplomacy, which now forms a core element of the Africa-Europe partnership negotiations, requires an approach that honours interdependency. This demands that the current language around adaptation and mitigation, among others, be reframed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:42:53 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Saliem Fakir</dc:creator>
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<title>Mobilising Finance to Unlock New Development Pathways in Africa</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/mobilising-finance-to-unlock-new-development-pathways-in-africa</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/mobilising-finance-to-unlock-new-development-pathways-in-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In addition to mounting pressure on developed countries to meet their pledged climate finance contributions, African countries need to think strategically and collectively about how best to mobilize funds outside the UNFCCC system ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:02:21 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Edward Mungai</dc:creator>
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<title>Leveraging clean energy to drive industrialization in Sub&#45;Saharan Africa: Imaginaries and Realities</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/leveraging-clean-energy-to-drive-industrialization-in-sub-saharan-africa-imaginaries-and-realities</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/leveraging-clean-energy-to-drive-industrialization-in-sub-saharan-africa-imaginaries-and-realities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ If African economies are to develop, energy access and intensity need to improve drastically, and Africa should be allowed to use all its energy sources to achieve this ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:26:20 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Theophilus Acheampong</dc:creator>
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<title>Harnessing Local Knowledge through Community&#45;Based Interventions</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/harnessing-local-knowledge-through-community-based-interventions</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/harnessing-local-knowledge-through-community-based-interventions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The exclusion of indigenous knowledge practitioners from climate planning and action has direct implications on the consistency and reliability of “scientific” forecasts . ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 23:02:20 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Linda Ogallo</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>local, knowledge, community, intervention, climate change, climate planing, scientific, forecasts</media:keywords>
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<title>Discourse Matters: the Net&#45;Zero Agenda and Africa’s Priorities</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/discourse-matters-the-net-zero-agenda-and-africas-priorities-33</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/discourse-matters-the-net-zero-agenda-and-africas-priorities-33</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Where in the global dialogue is the aspiration for adaptation, equitable climate finance and inclusivity? What practical actions will the global community take to address these cardinal objectives? For African countries - which have contributed least to climate change but remain most vulnerable to its impacts - these objectives are as important as net-zero ambitions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:21:12 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Lily Odarno</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trade Policy Lower Carbon Economy Africa Climate</media:keywords>
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<title>Industrial and Trade Policy Questions Confronting Africa in a Just Transition to a Lower Carbon Economy</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/industrial-and-trade-policy-questions-confronting-africa-in-a-just-transition-to-a-lower-carbon-economy-32</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/industrial-and-trade-policy-questions-confronting-africa-in-a-just-transition-to-a-lower-carbon-economy-32</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Africa needs to approach COP26 insisting on its right to become a producer of green technologies and products and not continue to be relegated to the role of being a mere consumer of products produced elsewhere ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 02:20:30 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Rob Davies</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trade Policy Lower Carbon Economy</media:keywords>
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<title>Navigating the Opportunities and Risks of the European Green Deal for Africa</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/navigating-the-opportunities-and-risks-of-the-european-green-deal-for-africa</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/navigating-the-opportunities-and-risks-of-the-european-green-deal-for-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The European Green Deal provides a road map for the EU’s socioecological and economic transition to a low-carbon future. Its implications for Africa are multifaceted. Yet it offers the promise of overhauling EU-Africa relations if the right steps are taken now. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:03:07 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Zainab Usman</dc:creator>
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<title>Aligning Africa&amp;apos;s Nationally Determined Contributions with their Long&#45;Term National Development Plans</title>
<link>https://afripoli.org/aligning-africas-nationally-determined-contributions-with-their-long-term-national-development-plans</link>
<guid>https://afripoli.org/aligning-africas-nationally-determined-contributions-with-their-long-term-national-development-plans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As African countries revise their NDCs in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, a  stronger coherence between nationally determined contributions and their long-term development plans is needed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Chukwumerije Okereke</dc:creator>
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