Harnessing frontier technology for food security in Nigeria.
Stories & Blogs UNCTADFeb 12, 2025(News )Africa’s most populous nation is making strides in agricultural innovation by leveraging satellite imagery, earth observation systems and remote sensing tools.
People-centred early warning and response systems are crucial for promoting human rights approaches in the Gulf of Guinea.
Stories & Blogs UNDPFeb 11, 2025(Blog )The Gulf of Guinea is a sub-region that was once considered relatively peaceful and stable but has recently faced peace and security challenges that threaten its stability.
Carbon markets ‘a powerful tool’ for least developed countries, COP29 hears
Stories & Blogs UNCTADNov 15, 2024(News )At the annual climate summit, UN Trade and Development urges stronger action to help least developed nations tap into carbon markets for sustainable and resilient growth.
Critical minerals: Leaders at COP29 call for ensuring developing countries reap fair share
Stories & Blogs UNCTADNov 13, 2024(News )UN Trade and Development chief Rebeca Grynspan outlined four key actions: investment in infrastructure, fairer trade and market access, transparent governance, and faster knowledge sharing.
Joint report explores scope for coordinated approach to climate action, carbon pricing and policy spillovers
Stories & Blogs UNCTADOct 24, 2024(News )The report outlines pathways for coordinated approaches to climate action, carbon pricing, and the cross-border effects of mitigation policies to achieve global climate goals.
Unlocking Africa's Climate Action Potential: The Private Sector's Crucial Role
Stories & Blogs UNDPJul 15, 2024(Story )Climate change is the defining challenge of our time, and Africa stands at its forefront. Despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, the continent often bears the brunt of climate impacts.
Lancement d’un nouveau programme de développement agricole de 53 millions d’USD au Malawi pour lutter contre l’insécurité alimentaire
Stories & Blogs FIDAJul 02, 2024(Communiqués )Le Malawi, pays très vulnérable face aux chocs climatiques et largement exposé à la faim, prend une mesure cruciale pour améliorer la sécurité alimentaire de ses citoyens.
Agrarian AI – The Future of Agriculture in Zambia
Stories & Blogs UNDPJul 01, 2024(Story )How the UNDP Accelerator Lab in Zambia and Mukuba UniPod is supporting Nchimunya on his journey to transform small-holder farming with AI and data-driven technology.
Africa: Foreign investment in clean energy boosts sustainability momentum
Stories & Blogs UNCTADJun 20, 2024(News )Foreign investment flows to Africa slightly declined in 2023, but significant investments in the clean energy sector offered a positive highlight.
Advancing Biodiversity Conservation: 10th Africa Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Finance.
Stories & Blogs UNDPApr 04, 2024(Press Release )Blantyre,– Planet Earth requires approximately US$ 950 billion annually for the restoration and protection of its imperiled ecosystems, vital for sustaining livelihoods.