Author name: CAN Africa

Africa in the Negotiating Room

Climate Action Network Africa’s SB64 Weekly Digest offers a clear, African civil society perspective on the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies negotiations in Bonn. This first edition highlights the week’s key priorities, including adaptation finance, just transition, climate finance, and the barriers affecting African participation, while bringing together negotiation updates, expert voices, and actions from the ground. Download the […]

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CAN Africa Statement on the Escalating Conflict in Iran and the Middle East

CAN Africa strongly condemns the current situation in Iran and stands in full solidarity with the people of Iran and the people of the Middle East who continue to suffer the consequences of this escalating conflict. The loss of lives, destruction of communities, and growing instability in the region are deeply concerning and demand urgent

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CAN Africa Statement on the Ongoing Protests and Civil Unrest Across the Continent

We stand in full solidarity with the people of Morocco, Madagascar, Cameroon and, in particular, Tanzania, who are under immense pressure and whose cries must be heard. These crises, though unfolding in different contexts, reveal a shared struggle for justice, dignity, and accountable governance. In Morocco, the youth-led Gen Z 212 movement has ignited one

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CAN Africa Statement on the Crises in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The unfolding humanitarian catastrophes in the Republic of the Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) demand our attention, compassion and unwavering commitment to justice. In Sudan, multiple credible reports have confirmed that the conflict has descended into an unprecedented humanitarian and human rights catastrophe. According to the Office of the United Nations

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The African Peoples’ Just Transition, Climate and Development Declaration 2025

Preamble On the 7th September 2025, the Africa Peoples’ Assembly on the margins of the 2nd Africa Climate Summit, led by Climate Action Network (CAN) Africa, the International Trade Union Confederation Africa (ITUC-Africa), and the Africa Movement of Movements, convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We, the peoples of Africa, including social movements and civil society,

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CAN Africa Node Statement on the IEA Summit on the Future of Energy Security

24 April 2025 As the International Energy Agency (IEA) is co-hosting an International Summit on the Future of Energy Security in London, along with the UK government, the Climate Action Network (CAN) Africa underscores the urgency of redefining energy security through the lens of climate justice, equity, and a just transition to renewable energy across

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Amplifying Africa’s Voice in the Just Transition: Reflections on the FES TUCC Experience in South Africa

By Baboucarr Nyang – Acting Regional Node at CAN Africa CAN Africa’s Acting Regional Node had the privilege of participating in the Just Transition Project, held from the 8th to 10th 8 to 10 April 2025, and convened by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Trade Union Competence Centre (FES TUCC) in South Africa. As the Regional Node of

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World Water Day Marks a Growing Flood Crisis Across Africa

By Dr. Wafa Misrar – Campaigns and Policy Lead at CAN Africa On this World Water Day, let’s not just talk about water—let’s talk about the lives and livelihoods that depend on urgent, decisive action. Heavy rains and widespread flooding have gripped several African countries, displacing thousands, damaging infrastructure, and exacerbating existing vulnerabilities. These events underscore

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CAN Africa statement on the Crisis in Eastern DRC – Goma

English Version The Climate Action Network (CAN) Africa strongly condemns the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis in Goma, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The continued bloodshed, displacement of communities, and grave human rights violations are a stain on the conscience of the world. The systematic exploitation of the DRC’s mineral wealth—used to fuel industries

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