African Group of Negotiators

Tackling Climate Change in Africa: Europe’s Solution to the Migrant Crisis?

By Friday Phiri
As thousands of Africans arrive in Europe every month, often risking their lives aboard shaky boats to get to a better life, lack of access to energy could be one of the reasons for their exodus.

Africa Hangs its Agricultural Transformation Agenda on COP 21’s Outcome

By Friday Phiri
A famous saying goes: To whom much is given, much is expected. This is the message that the African Development Bank (AfDB) is carrying and delivering for, and on behalf of Africa at the global conference on climate change, COP21, which opened Monday, 30th November.

Africa Seeks Commitment to Adaptation in Climate Deal

By Brendon Bosworth
It is a critical time for international climate change negotiations. By December 2015, world leaders are due to decide on an international climate change agreement covering all countries that will take effect in 2020. 


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