By Ayirebi Frimpong, Forest Specialist, UNDP Ghana on International Day of Forests Over the past decade, innovation in sustainable forest management has been a key feature in stemming the tide of increasing deforestation across the globe. These innovations have looked at addressing the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation. More critically, these…
As Ghana concludes its participation in the 28th session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, MP, has emphasized the need for global leaders to take decisive, urgent, and crucial measures in addressing the repercussions of climate change. Addressing a team…
Tony Elumelu Foundation Hosts US Administration, WTO, UNDP, IFC, UNICEF, Rockefeller Foundation Leaders Champions equitable partnerships to catalyse a new generation of green entrepreneurs. Announces partnership to fund young African entrepreneurs in Green sector with Ikea Foundation, Dutch Government, and UNICEF Generation Unlimited. Secures commitments to support Africa’s youth to drive climate resilience from…
By: Samuel shay, GTS UNFCCC could pursue to combat worsening climate instability through global efforts to reverse desertification and implement forestry programs: Introduction As climate change accelerates, the world faces an increasing onslaught of extreme and disruptive weather events. Intensifying storms, heatwaves, droughts and other disturbances threaten lives, economies and ecosystems across every continent….
The Ceremony was attended by numerous heads of delegations participating in COP28, ministers, senior government officials, and Prize winners and finalists. His Highness congratulated the winners, praising their efforts in promoting sustainability and encouraging them to continue their important contributions in this field. His Highness emphasised that the UAE is steadfast in building upon…
The international financial architecture is not fit for purpose. There is growing consensus among politicians, academics and civil society organisations that to address climate change and inequality we must transform it now. What is the ‘international financial architecture’? In the wake of World War II, a set of economic roles and global…
