Q&A: Will subsidy cuts for Chinese clean-tech exports hurt Africa’s solar boom?
Renewable energy developer Karl Boyce talks to Climate Home News about China’s VAT rebate cuts and the biggest challenges for Africa’s efforts to boost energy access
Nigerians bet on solar as global oil shock hits wallets and power supplies
Fed up with an increase in outages and surging fuel prices, a growing number of homes and businesses are ditching their backup generators for solar systems
Africa needs more than export bans to cash in on critical minerals, experts say
Restricting raw materials exports is well-intentioned but without other policies to foster domestic processing, they can backfire
Uganda cites contentious IEA fossil fuel scenario backed by Trump administration
Critics of the African nation’s oil ambitions say referencing the International Energy Agency’s most pessimistic scenario for climate action is a risky policy
Uganda may see lower oil revenues than expected as costs rise and demand falls
Analysts warn that the government’s plan to fund development from its nascent oil industry is a risky strategy due to projections of cost overruns and over-supplied markets
Ugandans living near new oil pipeline let down by compensation programmes
Ugandans whose lands and livelihoods were affected by the oil pipeline do not think enough was done to leave them better off
Gas flaring soars in Niger Delta post-Shell, afflicting communities
Since the multinational sold its assets in Nigeria’s oil hub, data analysis for Climate Home News shows flaring has risen, harming locals and the climate
Africa records fastest-ever solar growth, as installations jump in 2025
Africa’s solar power installations have increased sharply, driven by utility-scale projects and privately financed rooftop and commercial systems
Southern Africa floods intensified by warming highlight climate injustice, scientists say
Climate change is fuelling extreme rainfall in the region, while insufficient adaptation and aid cuts have left people highly exposed to floods
Africa urged to unite on minerals as US strikes bilateral deals
In the race for minerals critical for clean energy technologies, experts at the World Economic Forum said African nations should coordinate negotiations with trade partners
Earth blocks keep homes cool while cutting emissions in Kenya’s drylands
In an ever-warming climate, compressed earth blocks technology is helping communities stay cooler in hot highland regions of Kenya
UN adopts first-ever resolution on AI and environment, but omits lifecycle
The UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi gavelled the resolution on artificial intelligence and environment, but removed mentions to AI’s water and power use
Push for global minerals deal meets opposition, more talks agreed
Colombia’s proposal for the UNEA to set up an expert group to identify options for governing mineral supply chains was rejected by a broad group of states
Funding for protected areas fell in 2024, threatening global nature target
While developed countries are expected to deliver $6bn by 2030 to protect a third of the planet’s land and sea ecosystems, a new report shows they are far off track
Saudi Arabia and COP31 host Türkiye move to weaken climate language at UNEA
The two governments have pushed to water down wording on climate science and the role of youth and Indigenous Peoples in draft resolutions at the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi
Tanzania pushed African nations to oppose fossil fuel transition at COP30
While chairing the African group at the summit, the gas-dependent nation advised the continent’s ministers to block language on transitioning away from fossil fuels
COP30 Bulletin Day 11: With talks in “crisis”, countries urged to unite for a deal
Hopes for an ambitious deal fade as talks drag on into Friday night, with rifts over a missing fossil fuel transition roadmap and adaptation finance
Rich nations push back on calls for new just transition mechanism
The Belém Action Mechanism’s backers say it would fortify efforts to shield workers and communities hurt by fallout from the clean energy shift, but developed countries are resistant to the proposal
COP30 Bulletin Day 8: Draft decision draws battle lines on fossil fuel transition, finance and trade
Countries are working on a “Mutirão” decision that will be at the heart of a Belém political package to drive forward multilateral climate action
Africa wants wiggle room on energy transition as funds fall short
African nations say a just transition away from oil, gas and coal should give them scope to use their fossil fuel resources to fund economic development
COP30 Bulletin Day 4: African and Arab groups want adaptation indicator delay
The groups are concerned that the current indicators will pressure them to spend more of their own governments’ scarce funds on adaptation
Climate-hit nations hail loss and damage fund’s debut call for proposals
Developing countries say the launch of the fund’s operations at COP30 is a long-awaited step towards justice, but activists warn it lacks the resources to meet colossal needs
COP30 Bulletin Day 2: Ethiopia picked as COP32 host, while COP31 standoff continues
African nations backed Ethiopia’s bid to host the 2027 summit over Nigeria’s, while Australia and Türkiye remain deadlocked over next year’s host decision
What do African countries want from COP30?
At the UN climate summit, African negotiators are seeking more “debt-free” financing that would allow them to implement climate solutions – from adaptation to just transition