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Africa’s Urban Growth Crisis: How Cities Can Rebuild Biodiversity Before It’s Too Late
Africa is urbanizing rapidly, raising urgent questions about how cities can grow without undermining the ecosystems that sustain life. The 2nd Africa Urban Forum in Nairobi highlighted the deep links between urban development, nature, and community well-being. Discussions reinforced that rivers, wetlands, forests, and oceans are not separate from cities but essential to their resilience and survival. The forum concluded with the adoption of the Nairobi Declaration, reaffirming a shared commitment to inclusive and sustainable urban transformation across Africa.
Promoting Safer Livelihoods in Fishing and Aquaculture
Fishing remains one of the most dangerous livelihoods for many coastal communities across the Western Indian Ocean, particularly within small-scale fisheries where access to safety equipment and resources is limited. During the Safe Livelihoods in Fishing and Aquaculture Workshop organized by Ocean Centres Kenya and hosted by Global Compact Network Kenya in Mombasa, stakeholders highlighted the urgent need to strengthen occupational safety awareness, improve access to protective equipment, and support community-centered solutions that protect fisherfolk while sustaining coastal livelihoods.
ACEF and SOWEDA Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Climate-Resilient Development in Cameroon
The MoU creates a framework for collaboration between ACEF and SOWEDA by combining SOWEDA’s experience in rural development with ACEF’s expertise in climate action, environmental governance, and grassroots engagement. The partnership aims to support sustainable development initiatives that benefit local communities, especially youth and women. LinkedIn Key areas of cooperation include: Climate-responsive development programs to strengthen resilience to climate change. Environmental conservation and stewardship, including ecosystem protection and restoration. Community-driven livelihood initiatives that promote sustainable economic opportunities. Knowledge exchange and capacity building between the two institutions. Joint resource mobilization to access climate finance and support innovative environmental projects aligned with global frameworks such as the Paris Agreement
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