Morocco Declaration to set land governance agenda in the Arab region
Stories & Blogs UN-HabitatApr 02, 2025(News )The Third Arab Land Conference, held from 18 to 20 February in Rabat, Morocco, concluded with the adoption of the Morocco Declaration for Land Governance, a key milestone in strengthening land governance frameworks across the Arab region.
Delivering lifesaving health services for flood-displaced families in Nigeria
Stories & Blogs WHO – AfricaNov 18, 2024(News )Borno state, in northeastern Nigeria, has been severely impacted by recent floods, which have displaced more than 400 000 people and led to 37 deaths.
Youth drive climate action at World Cities Day 2024 in Alexandria
Stories & Blogs UN-HabitatNov 01, 2024(News )Held at the iconic Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the observance spotlighted youth-led initiatives tackling urban climate challenges, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions.
Climate-smart African agribusiness could be world leader
Stories & Blogs New African MagazineSep 22, 2023(Article )Africa can be a world leader in food system transformation that also alleviates poverty and protects the environment, but it will take collaborative and co-ordinated work, argue Angela Churie Kallhauge, [et. al]
Carbon trading offers rich rewards for Africa
Stories & Blogs New African MagazineSep 21, 2023(Article )The global carbon credit market is valued at around $909bn. Africa is beginning to tap into this lucrative resource but a more coordinated effort across the continent could reap rich benefits, writes Faustine Ngila.
Nairobi Declaration posts Africa’s bold climate solutions.
Stories & Blogs New African MagazineSep 19, 2023(Article )The Nairobi Declaration, issued by African leaders at the Africa Climate Summit in early September will serve as a basis for Africa’s common position in the global climate change process in the lead-up to the COP28 global climate conference.