La récente décision de la Cour européenne des droits de l’homme (CEDH) condamnant la Suisse pour son manque d’action face au changement climatique a suscité l’espoir parmi les communautés africaines confrontées à des défis environnementaux. Cette décision historique, qui marque la première fois qu’un État est tenu responsable de son inaction climatique, crée un précédent pour la justice climatique à l’échelle mondiale.
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ZIMBABWE: the government declares a state of national disaster in the face of drought
Zimbabwe declared a state of national disaster on Wednesday 3 April 2024 due to the devastating drought that has hit large parts of southern Africa. President Emmerson Mnangagwa issued an urgent appeal for humanitarian aid, pointing out that more than 80% of the country is experiencing below-normal rainfall, leaving millions in need of food assistance.
AFRICA: a report identifies the main culprits of air pollution
A report published on 2 April 2024 by Greenpeace Africa and Greenpeace MENA highlights the extent of air pollution in Africa, identifying the main culprits and underlining the serious repercussions on public health and the environment. Entitled « Air Pollution in Africa: The Main Culprits Unmasked », the document provides an overview of the sources of air pollution in the region and calls for urgent action to mitigate this growing crisis.
Greenpeace Afrique mobilise les étudiants en faveur de la préservation des forêts du bassin du Congo (Vidéo)
Que disent les dernières statistiques sur les forêts au Cameroun ? Eh bien, entre 2001 et 2022, le pays d’Afrique centrale a perdu près de 2 million d’hectares de couvert arboré, dont près de 900 000 hectares de forêt primaire humide. Ces chiffres ont été révélés jeudi dernier, 21 mars 2024, lors des activités marquant la célébration de la journée internationale des forêts.
Mesdames et messieurs, chers internautes, chers auditeurs, bienvenu dans cette nouvelle production du magazine Environnementales, consacrée à l’état des lieux de la déforestation au Cameroun.
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8 March: African women’s challenges and priorities in the face of climate change
To mark the 49th International Women’s Rights Day on 8 March 2024, Afrik21 highlights the vital role of African women in the fight against climate change. The devastating effects of climate change on the African continent are amplifying already existing gender disparities, highlighting the urgent need for concerted action to strengthen women’s resilience.
AFRICA: climate change will plunge 200 million people into famine
An alarming new study highlights the devastating consequences of climate change on the African continent. Published on 21 February 2024 by the Centre for Global Development (CDM), the study reveals that more than 200 million people in Africa could be plunged into severe famine after 2050 if adequate adaptation measures are not put in place now.
ALGERIA: natural gas presented as the key to energy transition in Algiers
The 7th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) is being held from 29 February to 2 March 2024 in the Algerian capital, Algiers. Billed as the « Summit of Major Challenges », it will focus on the role of natural gas in the transition to renewable energies.
GHANA: climate change amplifies air pollution in Accra
The harmattan season is intensifying in Ghana, with a dangerous increase in fine particles in the air. The government is sounding the alarm, advising the public to reduce outdoor activities to a strict minimum.
MADAGASCAR: among the countries considered « at high risk » of El Niño impacts
The island of Madagascar, off the southeast coast of Africa, is set to experience increased drought in 2024. According to the United Nations, the island is one of 35 countries worldwide considered to be « at high risk » from the impacts of the El Niño phenomenon.
NIGERIA: cars and generators explode air pollution in Lagos
Motorists and generators are cited as the main sources of air quality deterioration in Lagos State, Nigeria. In a statement issued on 15 January 2024, the local government stresses the need for green and improved air throughout the state to ensure healthy living.