Climate venture builder Persistent Energy Capital has launched a $70 million investment fund aimed at supporting early-stage climate startups across Africa, focusing on sectors such as clean energy, sustainable agriculture and resource management. The fund, known as the Persistent Africa Climate Venture Builder Fund (ACV Fund), will invest primarily in pre-seed, seed and Series A ...

African governments and development partners are intensifying efforts to translate policy commitments on climate-smart agriculture into concrete action aimed at strengthening food security and resilience across the continent. The renewed push was highlighted by Estherine Lisinge‑Fotabong, Director of Agriculture, Food Security and Environmental Sustainability at AUDA‑NEPAD, who emphasised the need for African countries to accelerate ...

Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies hold the potential to address both high youth unemployment and climate change in Ghana, but adoption hinges on overcoming various policy barriers. By Bismark Owusu Nortey, Serwah Prempeh Executive Summary Green technologies offer a unique opportunity to address high youth unemployment and climate change. Green technology applies scientific innovation to develop ...

Kenya is facing one of its most severe drought emergencies in recent years, with more than 2 million people confronting food insecurity as consecutive failed rainy seasons devastate crops and livestock. The prolonged dry spell has hit pastoral communities hardest, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions where livestock losses have surged dramatically. For many households, ...

Morocco and Australia have strengthened scientific ties in agriculture following the signing of a new research partnership aimed at enhancing climate resilience and improving food security. Morocco’s National Institute for Agronomic Research (INRA) and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) signed a memorandum of understanding on February 10 in Rabat, expanding cooperation in ...

Across Africa, farmers are entering the 2026 planting season with increasing caution as climate variability continues to disrupt traditional agricultural calendars. Erratic rainfall, prolonged dry spells, and rising temperatures are forcing producers to rethink crop selection, planting times, and input use. In East and Southern Africa, delayed rains have already affected early land preparation, while ...

Widespread flooding in southern Africa in January 2026 threatens crops and livelihoods. We look at immediate impacts, early losses, and resilient recovery steps for farmers. By Brandon Moss. Severe rainfall and flooding across parts of southern Africa have been declared a national disaster in South Africa and have affected neighbouring Mozambique and Zimbabwe — an ...

In the dense equatorial forests of eastern Cameroon, the Baka people have for generations relied on hunting, gathering and foraging for survival. Today, however, climate shocks, mounting environmental pressure and social upheaval are rapidly transforming this way of life, forcing communities to adapt in order to endure. Recurring droughts and floods, shrinking forest resources, economic ...

1. Climate and Weather Risks Despite progress in climate-smart agriculture, extreme weather events — droughts, floods, or heatwaves — remain a major risk. Farmers need to adopt early-warning systems and diversify crops to reduce vulnerability. 2. Rising Input Costs Fertilizers, seeds, and fuel prices may remain volatile due to global supply chain pressures. Planning ahead ...

The Climate Action Window grant will cover 30 municipalities and support the creation of 60 climate-smart villages across Sahelian countries, helping to strengthen community resilience to climate shocks ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, November 26, 2025/ — The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a grant of $14.64 million to support Project 2 ...