Climate advocates welcome new global Just Transition Mechanism at COP30

Climate advocates at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, have welcomed the agreement on a new global Just Transition mechanism. This mechanism aims to ensure the shift to a low-carbon economy is fair, protecting workers, communities, and women as countries move away from fossil fuels.

COP30 opens in Brazil amid Global Climate Disasters

COP30 talks stall as nations clash over fossil fuels and climate finance negotiations

Time to deliver on Africa’s climate finance promises

The upcoming COP30 in Belém, Brazil, will be a critical juncture for delivering on climate finance promises to Africa, a continent disproportionately affected by climate change despite contributing less than 4 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions.

Delivery platforms expand protections, training for African riders

Digital delivery platforms in Africa are enhancing protections and training for their riders, responding to growing calls for better social safeguards and fair compensation in the gig economy. These initiatives aim to balance the flexibility offered by app-based work with increased support for riders.

Climate negotiations ongoing in Brazil covering finance and transitional measures