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 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
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
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
Paris. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is not only inflicting a heavy human toll but also accelerating a global shift toward renewable energy, according to Simon Stiell, Executive
Addis Ababa. African countries must urgently move from climate commitments to credible, measurable action as the continent prepares for the next round of global negotiations, Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.African countries have been urged to elevate water from a basic social service to a central pillar of economic transformation, as the continent prepares a common position for
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. African countries have been urged to abandon fragmented policy responses and adopt integrated solutions linking climate, water, energy and food systems to accelerate sustainable development. The call