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Somalia Holds Security and Climate Conference in Mogadishu

Security and Climate Summit Takes Place in Mogadishu The bustling city of Mogadishu recently hosted a groundbreaking conference focused on the dual challenges of security and climate change impacting Somalia. “Today’s gathering holds immense significance, as it unites individuals from the climate sector with security professionals, and vice versa,” remarked Christophe Hodder, the UN advisor on climate, security, and the environment, during a conversation with Anadolu. His words underscored the urgency for collaborative…

Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister Urges Collaborative Efforts for Climate Resilience and Security Measures

Somalia's Deputy PM Advocates for Synergy in Climate Resilience and Security Initiatives Mogadishu (AX) — During the recent Conference on Security and Climate Change in the Somali capital, Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama emphasized the pivotal connection between climate issues and national security. The discussions centered on how environmental alterations, such as droughts and torrential floods, aggravate displacement and fuel conflicts particularly in Somalia and the broader Horn of Africa. In his address, Deputy…

Chad: With climate change, nomads

Many nomadic shepherds, victims of climate change, settle in Chad. Less grazing, repeated droughts and deadly societal conflicts. Many have lost their camel herds or cattle. They are trying to convert and settle on the outskirts of the Chadian capital. They agreed to talk about their lifestyle change.

Fresh air tower to help Delhi breathe, but experts

A new attempt to purify New Delhi's notoriously polluted air will see 40 giant fans push filtered air into the heart of the Indian capital's exclusive shopping district. But the "smog tower" of 1.7 million euros is not without skeptics, who say it will not help a city known for having the most polluted air in the world. .

China is stepping up its fight against climate change with coal

China launched its long-awaited emissions trading system on Friday, a key tool in its quest to drive down climate change that causes greenhouse gases and become carbon neutral by 2060. The system was launched with China, the world's largest carbon dioxide emitter, trying to take a global leadership role in the climate crisis…

“Business as usual can no longer continue”: Meet

For seven months, Indonesian activist Melati Wijsen went on an epic journey around the world with French author Flore Vasseur to meet young activists fighting for climate and social justice. She spoke to FRANCE 24 about their travels and the passion that drives her activist comrades. .

Local weather change is driving Madagascar to the brink

Southern Madagascar is going through an unprecedented drought, the uncommon rains have led to devastating swarms of grasshoppers and processional larvae, and the inhabitants is on the verge of hunger. To have the option to outlive. With three consecutive years of drought and notably extreme weather conditions this yr, the…

the election campaign ends in a climate

Chad will vote tomorrow, Sunday, April 11, in the presidential election. 7 candidates are running, including President Idriss Déby, who has been in power for 30 years and is seeking a sixth term. The election campaign ended on Friday night at midnight. A campaign dominated by a single candidate. With our special correspondent…

a selection in a local weather of distrust

This Friday, March 19, was the last day of the campaign before the Congolese-Brazzaville presidential election. This Sunday, 2.5 million voters will be called to the polls. The defense and security forces have already voted early on Wednesday. The outgoing president, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, 77 years old and already 36 years cumulative at the head of the country, is fighting for a new mandate. In front…

Ethiopia: northern a part of the nation uncovered to local weather change

Northern Ethiopia has been hit by a number of pure disasters this yr. First, the worst 25-year-old grasshopper invasion destroyed a whole bunch of hundreds of hectares of crops and additional weakened meals safety within the Horn of Africa. One other damaging pure phenomenon is the report flood over the last wet season that displaced greater than 300,000 individuals within the nation. A brand new local…

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