Africa: UK to Empower Women, Drive Economic Growth Across Africa: [Daily Trust] The British Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Jonny Baxter, reaffirmed the UK's commitment to supporting inclusive economic growth and sustainable development across the country. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLRTHB #EmpowerWomen #EconomicGrowth #SustainableDevelopment #UKSupport #AfricaDevelopment

Africa: Africa Can Benefit From New Global Climate Alliances: [ISS] In the wake of America's climate commitment reversals, Africa must make the most of its solid partnerships with Europe and China. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLRKKD #Africa #ClimateChange #GlobalPartnerships #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction

🌞 Wishing you all a lovely Midsummer week! As we enjoy this season of light we also reflect on the importance of engineering to build a more sustainable and equitable future. Your support helps us improve access to education, clean water, and sanitation in communities like Karagwe and Kyerwa, Tanzania — and beyond.

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Africa: Not Just Light, but Leadership - Africa's Energy Moment: [Daily News] Tanzania -- I still remember the faint glow of a kerosene lamp in my childhood home. Growing up in rural Kenya, electricity seemed like a distant aspiration. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLPs5v #AfricaEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #Leadership #RenewableEnergy #Tanzania

Africa: Ocean Protection Is a Multi-Billion Dollar Opportunity: [IPS] Bogota, Colombia -- The services the ocean provides are the backbone of our collective health, wealth and food security, yet today just 2.7% of the ocean has been assessed and deemed to be effectively protected. In failing to establish adequate safeguards, not only are we condemning communities and ecosystems… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLPPYX #OceanProtection #MarineConservation #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #Biodiversity

Africa: Second Africa Climate Summit Anticipated to Drive Actionable Climate Solutions: [ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Minister of Planning and Development Fitsum Assefa underscored that Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), would be instrumental to catalyze solutions for a resilient future. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLP7Rq #AfricaClimateSummit #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateSolutions #Resilience

Africa: Two New World Bank Reports Offer Roadmap for Sierra Leone's Sustainable Growth Amid Climate Threats: [World Bank] Freetown -- The World Bank today launched the Sierra Leone Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) and the Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR), two core analytical reports that provide essential insights into the country's economic and climate challenges, offering… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLNKkg #SierraLeone #WorldBank #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateChange #EconomicGrowth

Africa: UN Ocean Summit in Nice Closes With Wave of Commitments: [UN News] Ships in the port of Nice sounded their fog-horns on Friday, a brassy crescendo to a rare moment of global unity as the Third United Nations Ocean Conference drew to a close. Moments earlier, more than 170 countries had adopted by consensus a sweeping political declaration promising urgent action to protect the… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLN3Qh #OceanSummit #UNOceanConference #ProtectOurOceans #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalUnity

The latest data highlights a critical gap in how investments align with evidence for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Some SDGs receive substantial funding but lack robust research foundations, while others are backed by strong data yet remain underfunded .

Let’s prioritize evidence-informed policies to accelerate progress on the SDGs.
Join the conversation! How can we ensure funding aligns with real impact ?

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China and India are driving strong trade momentum in Q4 2024, but the global picture reveals disparities. While Least Developed Countries (LDCs) show promising growth , South Africa, the European Union, and Russia remain below global trade averages , signaling urgent intervention.

#TradeGrowth #Policymaking #SustainableDevelopment #AIforGood #GlobalEconomy #SDGs

Africa: Mexico, Spain, East Africa, Awarded for Their Ecosystem Restoration Programs: [IPS] Nice -- At the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recognized three countries and regions for their large-scale programs to restore their native ecosystems. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLKvR2 #EcosystemRestoration #UNOceanConference #SustainableDevelopment #Biodiversity #ClimateAction

Africa: 'No Ocean Declaration Without Small Islands' - Delegates Push for Inclusion As UN Summit Nears End: [UN News] With one day remaining before the conclusion of the Third UN Ocean Conference, delegates in Nice are preparing for the adoption of the summit's eagerly anticipated political declaration. Small island developing States, facing the direct effects of climate change and… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLKcQW #OceanConference #ClimateAction #SmallIslands #SustainableDevelopment #MarineConservation

India enforces new AC temperature limits from 20 to 28°C to curb electricity consumption 🌡️

📍 Applies to all AC types, including car units.
📍 A vital step for sustainable growth and energy efficiency.
📍 Public buildings to lead initial implementation.

Will this change become the norm for comfort and conservation? 🤔 #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableDevelopment #ClimatePolicy
https://macroedition.com/indian-government-announces-new-ac-temperature-rules-and-aims-for-development-by-2047/

Africa: 'God Did Not Make a Mistake By Putting Natural Resources in Africa, It's Time for Us to Take Ownership of What We Have' Graça Machel Challenges Women to Participate in the Energy Sector: [Graça Machel Trust] "God did not make a mistake by enriching Africa with so many resources. Mozambique and the rest of Africa's energy future holds immense promise. Yet it cannot, and must not, be… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLJlxf #Africa #EnergyTransition #WomenEmpowerment #SustainableDevelopment #CleanEnergy

Africa: Unlocking Africa's Future - The Imperative of Domestic Resource Mobilization: [allAfrica] A decade after the adoption of the 2030 agenda, a measly 17% of the Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, are on track. If we were in a classroom, the international community would fall into the category of "ungraded." This is devastating, but unsurprising: a huge financing gap stands in the… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLJZPH #Africa #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs #ResourceMobilization #FinanceForDevelopment

Africa: African Women Entrepreneurs Are a Smart Bet for Climate Change Investment - Research Shows Why: [The Conversation Africa] Women in Africa are often framed as especially vulnerable to climate change. Our earlier research suggested that women entrepreneurs often face a "triple differential vulnerability" to climate risk compared to men. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLJXjW #Africa #WomenInBusiness #ClimateChange #WomenEntrepreneurs #SustainableDevelopment

Africa: Pacific Leaders Call for Bold Climate Action in Ocean Conference: [IPS] Nice, France -- "There is no climate action without ocean action," President Hilda Heine of the Marshall Islands told reporters, as she and other representatives of Pacific island states reiterated that countries must honor their climate action agreements. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLHcsb #ClimateAction #OceanConservation #PacificLeaders #ClimateCrisis #SustainableDevelopment

Africa: UNOC3 - World Leaders Recognize Urgent Need for Ocean Action: [IPS] Nice, France -- The world has converged along the Mediterranean Sea to affirm their commitments to the sustainable use and protection of the ocean. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TLHR1y #OceanAction #SustainableDevelopment #MarineConservation #ClimateChange #UNOC3