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Africa’s drive for carbon credits continues to gather pace. But despite the prospect of generating significant revenue and green jobs, there is concern about the effectiveness and ethical implications of the current carbon markets

Solar photovoltaic systems are a climate-friendly way to provide energy to health centres in rural Ghana. A German-Ghanaian research project has analysed key technical and socio-economic aspects.

For many years, the paradigm was that underdeveloped countries should catch up.

Litigation is gaining importance as a tool for climate action. Activists and communities around the world have successfully sued states on environmental issues.

Neem seeds, a natural pesticide and fertiliser, are boosting livelihoods and reducing dependence on agrochemicals in Ghana

According to climate expert Mojib Latif, the climate crisis is also pushing rich countries to the limit. He is calling for governments to be more open with citizens – and for more international cooperation.

Many Malawians are disappointed with their government, abandoning the hope that their economic situation will change for better

The so-called just transition is expensive. Rich countries need to support poorer ones.

The transition to a CO2-neutral economy can only succeed if it is done in a socially just way. Alternative jobs, social security and regional structural policies are essential.

In Zanzibar, women have taken up the cultivation of climate-resilient sponges in the Indian Ocean