WMO confirms 2024 as warmest year on record at about 1.55°C above pre-industrial level
Stories & Blogs WMO (Report )
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2024 is the warmest year on record, based on six international datasets.
Italian contribution allows UNDRR to expand early warnings for early action in Kenya
Stories & Blogs UNDRR-Africa (News )the Government of Italy signed an agreement with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) to strengthen early warning for early action systems in Kenya. Under this agreement, Italy is providing EUR 1.5 million over the period of 2024-2027.
Data Access for Economic Growth in Africa
Stories & Blogs UNU (Blog Post )Making administrative data more accessible across African nations would help accurately identify disparities and latent economic potential.
State of Climate in Africa highlights water stress and hazards
Stories & Blogs WMO (Press Release )Water stress and hazards like withering droughts and devastating floods are hitting African communities, economies and ecosystems hard.