Photo courtesy: Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, left, is greeted by South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa at the last G20 Summit, in Rio de Janeiro on Nov. 17, 2024. Johannesburg is the host city for the next summit, beginning Feb. 20.
Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance raises concerns about the effectiveness of the GCF in addressing the priority needs of African countries. Addressing the media at Sarova Stanley in Nairobi on 7 March 2024, non-state actors in Africa called for a reassessment of the GCF’s approach to funding and supporting climate initiatives on the continent. They stressed the need for […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance has expressed its disappointment with the outcome of the COP29 climate negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan. In a press release issued on November 25, the organization said, “As we absorb the outcome of the all-stakes COP29, dubbed the ‘finance COP’, it reverberates across mountains, valleys, oceans, rivers […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), along with its dedicated allies and partners, is taking a firm stand on the Loss and Damage Agenda, emphasizing the collective voice of Non-State Actors across Africa. In a bold declaration, they assert a position of No Negotiation on the Loss and Damage Agenda unless […]
By Eddah Waithaka The eighth edition of the Africa Climate Change and Environmental Reporting Awards has been announced, recognizing excellence in reporting on environmental issues. Launched by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) in 2013, the awards aim to support and reward journalists who report on climate change and environmental issues in Africa. The […]
By Eddah Waithaka African nations have called on developed countries to fulfill their commitments to the Loss and Damage Fund meant for supporting communities bearing the brunt of the negative impacts of climate change. In a statement following the Third African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage in Lilongwe, Malawi, African states said pledges and […]
By Eddah Waithaka A major milestone was reached on 12 March 2024, at Sarova Panafric in Nairobi, when the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance and National Human Rights institutions formally cemented their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. This landmark agreement marks a formal commitment to a joint effort to promote initiatives for climate justice across the whole of Africa. The historic event […]
