Competition over water is intensifying across Africa, but equitable governance of shared basins can transform a source of tension into a foundation for peace.
African youth are at the forefront of solutions to the continent’s water and sanitation crisis – and their voices must shape policy.
Equitable access to water and sanitation is inseparable from Africa’s prospects for stability, energy and food production.
Without urgent action on water security, Africa's prospects for peace, food and energy stability remain at risk.
More displacement in the Lake Chad Basin is caused by climate disasters than by conflict, but the two are increasingly compounding.
The war’s impact on Africa will be profound – but lessons learnt could spur a rapid energy transition to a more peaceful continent.
As host of the first Our Ocean Conference in Africa, Kenya could pursue a three-pronged strategy to achieve decisive ocean action.
The effects of Africa’s richest city running dry would be disastrous for its residents, the country’s economy, and the continent.
Before global constraints become irreversible, countries must show how loss and damage can be measured and linked to development and debt.
African cities bear the brunt of climate impacts, and cannot afford to wait for international solidarity that may never come.
Without direct representation in negotiations, cities must leverage multiple opportunities to influence loss and damage decisions and funding.
Given its obligations in the region, South Africa is uniquely positioned to represent Africa’s interests in Antarctic governance.
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