The Great Retreat – How the World Bank and IMF’s Shift to Jobs over Climate Fails Africa

The 2025 Spring Meetings revealed a stark divergence: while global institutions reframe development around jobs and energy, Africa’s climate crisis demands both electrification and systemic adaptation—neither can wait.

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DRC and Rwanda Shake Hands with US in Pledge of Peace for Critical Minerals

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African Citizens Want their Own Governments to Lead on Climate Action

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IMO Agrees Shipping Carbon Levy, but Keeps Funds within the Sector

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How is Africa Responding to the Climate and Health Nexus?

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Countries Grapple with Climate Equity and Finance at the WHO

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Integrating Climate Change into African Health Policies and NDCs

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Uganda Aims For $10 per Carbon Credit in Article 6.2. Deals

16 May 2025

Activists Protest Kenya Commercial Bank’s Support of EACOP and Arrest of Activists in Uganda Prompting Fears of Bank and State Collusion

16 May 2025

COP30 President Proposes Institutional Changes Building on UN Climate Council Proposal

16 May 2025

COP30 Ambassador Proposes Self Determined Contributions

16 May 2025

BRICS Foreign Affairs Ministerial Pushes Back on CBAM and Supports Carbon Market Collaboration

16 May 2025

India / UK trade Deal Makes No Mention of CBAM, But It Remains the Elephant in the Room

16 May 2025

African Trade Decarbonisation Fund Proposed for CBAM

16 May 2025

Kenya Updates NDC, Requires $45bn to Meet Emissions Targets

16 May 2025

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