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Europe must admit Africa to carbon trading club

The time is right for Europe to change its carbon trading rules, giving Africa access to the market, writes Louis V. Verchot.

7 December 2007 | EN

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Injustice of climate catastrophes inflicted on Africa

For Africans, there has been no justice so far in global action against climate change, argues Chukwumerije Okereke.

1 August 2007 | EN

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How is climate change shifting Africa's malaria map?

Collecting comprehensive national and regional data could thwart the spread of malaria in Africa as conditions warm, argues Suad Sulaiman.

1 August 2007 | EN

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Africa cannot turn a blind eye to climate change

African leaders need to stop ignoring climate change and incorporate mitigation and adaptation policies into development, argues Anthony Nyong.

1 August 2007 | EN

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Is it time to stop treating Africa as a victim?

There is a history of resistance to the adverse effects of climate in Africa — so damage isn't inevitable, argues Katharine Vincent.

1 August 2007 | EN

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Partnerships key to protecting environment

The state, business and media are vital to tackling Africa's environmental challenges, says Rwandan president Paul Kagame.

Source: Business Daily Africa

20 June 2007 | EN

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Darfur needs technological solutions

Solving Darfur's problems means supporting new technologies to drive economic development, says UN secretary general Ban Ki-Moon.

Source: Washington Post

20 June 2007 | EN | 中文

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Media can help fight climate change in Africa

The African media can play a crucial role in communicating climate information to the public, says Patrick Luganda.

24 January 2007 | EN

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African science: in with the old, out with the new

Africa must nurture its existing scientific institutes rather than continue to churn out new centres of excellence, argues Narciso Matos.

13 December 2006 | EN