Uzbekistan. As global leaders gather in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, for the 8th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly, questions about who benefits from climate and environmental financing remain central. Habitat Media's Reporter
By Jenifer Gilla Dar es Salaam. As the continent marked Africa Day 2026, environmental organizations renewed calls for urgent action against what they describe as “waste colonialism”, the continued export
By Jenifer Gilla Zanzibar. Despite ongoing efforts by the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar to conserve marine ecosystems through sustainable management of ocean resources, climate change continues to threaten both marine
Kigali. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called for stronger African cooperation in developing nuclear energy, saying reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity will be critical to the continent’s industrial transformation and
Nairobi. The decarbonisation of the global buildings and construction sector is slowing, threatening efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve affordable housing, according to a new report released by
By Jenifer Gilla Dar es Salaam. The government has launched a National Solid Waste Management Strategy (2025–2030) aimed at reducing waste generation and promoting a circular economy as part of
Nairobi, Kenya. A new report released during the Africa–France Summit has challenged long-standing claims that oil and gas extraction can drive economic development in Africa, arguing instead that decades of
Dar es Salaam. Africa’s transition to clean energy will only succeed if women and young people are treated not merely as consumers of energy, but as workers, entrepreneurs, innovators and
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has called on African countries to strengthen their climate negotiation capacity and build broader alliances ahead of the 2027 COP32 summit,
Morogoro. Efforts to address the impacts of climate change and water scarcity have received a fresh boost following strengthened collaboration between researchers and local communities through the international ICP Connect