Africa files
Mozambique expands coal port lapped by rising seas
Dignitaries celebrate the expansion of Maputo port, but experts warn fossil fuelled climate change threatens development gains
Kenya clean energy revolution dogged by land disputes
One wind farm was cancelled and another – the flagship Lake Turkana project – was delayed by social conflict, report highlights
Drought sours future of Swaziland’s sugar growers
Sugarcane has brought wealth to the world’s last absolute monarchy, but climate change spells an uncertain future for this thirsty crop
British Army accused of thwarting Kenya’s climate plans
Who should account for emissions from overseas military training bases? UK defence planners say Kenya must deal with pollution from army manoeuvres
Growing water stress drives desalination push in Kenya
As drought hits crop yields and livelihoods, Kenya approves the first of a planned fleet of plants to get drinking water from the ocean
Iconic Kruger game park faces bleak climate future
Recent drought gives a taste of things to come for Kruger National Park, South Africa, as global warming outpaces species’ ability to adapt
Africa gears up for first-of-a-kind climate impact study
A scientific pilot in Kenya and Ethiopia seeks to identify the link between extreme weather events and global warming
Catch 22: when climate change *prevents* migration
Research shows those hit hardest by climate change can’t afford to move, supporting the call for more and better adaptation
Africa drought drives sexual abuse, hits HIV treatment
Erratic rains have left a continent in crisis says UN, which is working on humanitarian ‘blueprint’ to make countries more resilient to extreme weather
Climate change is testing southern Africa water agreements
Stronger and fairer water agreements will be needed to prevent conflicts in southern Africa as the climate changes
Six bright ideas lighting up Africa from the grassroots
It’s as much about the business model as the technology: here’s how innovators are making a big difference with small-scale solar
South Africa authorises coal splurge during UN climate summit
Government accused of ignoring increasingly severe water crisis as it gives green light to more coal plants in bid to tackle electricity shortages
US, EU offer to help African countries deliver climate plans
New international partnership aims to provide the technical knowledge needed to couple climate action and growth in developing countries
Adaptation finance: climate change’s forgotten child
Top advisor to poor countries says he’s changing advice and telling them to give up reliance on the promises of adaptation funding from developed countries
Africa forgotten amid global climate battle between rich countries
As negotiations enter the second week, countries from the continent feel neglected despite this year’s big promises
Africa flying blind as continent tips into climate crisis
With too little data to inform local climate science, African countries lack a fundamental tool to plan long term adaptation strategies
African climate plans in doubt amid slow aid flows
Delegates at COP22 in Marrakech warn they need faster cash flow to fulfill their contributions to the Paris Agreement
Chinese-backed coal plant jeopardises Kenya climate target
Local communities are fighting the 1,050MW Lamu coal-fired power station, but government says it is needed to meet energy demand
Africa’s “buyer’s remorse” over Paris climate deal
Some African governments are regretting the ambition of emissions targets submitted towards the Paris Agreement, say advisers
To deliver on Paris, world’s poorest need climate funding
To meaningfully engage in these crucial rule-making processes, poor governments need continued financial and capacity-building support to be able to contribute