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Rising climate death toll in Africa underscores urgency for COP28 action

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JOHANNESBURG – It’s been a year of climate carnage in Africa. At least 15 700 people have lost their lives to extreme weather disasters, according to the latest report from Carbon Brief, while another 34 million have been affected. From flooding to intense heatwaves and drought, these devastating statistics represent a human emergency on an […]

Climate insurance pilot project launched for Côte d’Ivoire rice farmers

Press Release issued by ARC Limited Climate insurance pilot project launched for Côte d’Ivoire rice farmers The MINEDD of Côte d’Ivoire, UNDP Côte d’Ivoire, and African Risk Capacity support climate change pilot project for agricultural value chains… CÔTE D’IVOIRE, 12 AUGUST 2022 – Climate change impacts and solutions to enhancing the productivity of Africa’s agricultural […]