2/ This is just the start.
Our pilot projects with @MCSocialVenture in Kenya are already using $RLUSD to create climate-resilient financial solutions for farmers, providing vital drought and rainfall insurance through smart contracts.
Drought pilot: https://t.co/Rly4tyPDFo
Rainfall pilot: https://t.co/IzZxkt3wXG
Anticipatory action with farmers and pastoralists in Africa has massive potential.
Our pilot using stablecoins + satellite data to protect against drought and climate risks is showing the way.
Excited to build the evidence base with @Ripple
7/ Where's the opportunities:
1. Solar irrigation & mini-grid electrification to support farming.
2. Clean energy for agro-processing.
3. Empowering rural communities to own and benefit from energy assets.
Learn more:
https://t.co/RoR62ACciB
6/ For Africa, Kenya’s push offers big lessons:
1. It shows that a nation with modest emissions can lead.
2. It underscores the need for home-grown solutions, not just externally driven agendas.
3. It could catalyse regional energy trade, knowledge sharing & innovation in Africa.
Must read: "There are a few glimmers of hope for tea farmers facing health problems in Kenya, but none offer a clear pathway to tackling family healthcare as climate change bites." @Independent
https://t.co/6wCihODAmC
Key themes will seek to build on the momentum generated at the Africa Climate Week and the Africa Climate Summit earlier in the month, where leaders called for stronger national and regional leadership on #climateaction. https://t.co/wFovWiF5YP
In #Zimbabwe, a bumper harvest for the Pfachi family is proof of good agricultural practices.
The Africa Fertilizer Financing Mechanism, backed by the @AfDB_Group, is making a difference, guaranteeing timely supply of farm inputs, such as fertilizer to #smallholderfarmers.
▶️ #ADFDelivers
Drought is one the most damaging climate hazards in Southern Africa. Extreme events are up 230% in 50 yrs.
#DRMForum2025 in #Eswatini will drive early warning 📡, early action 🛠️ & smarter investment 📊.
Watch live here👉🏿 https://t.co/5096rvxyvJ
The Australian government has adopted the Climate Change Authority’s targets advice and set a national goal to reduce emissions by 62–70% below 2005 levels by 2035. Achieving net zero will make the nation’s economy A$2.2 trillion (US$1.4T) larger by 2050. https://t.co/MxKZsldvTx
Today, The Second Africa Climate Summit kicked off in Ethiopia. The three-day event, hosted by Ethiopia and the @_AfricanUnion, brings together leaders to shape a sustainable future for our continent. @ACS2ET
“Africa has the resources, talent and innovation to lead a global green revolution.”
Samantha Maasdorp from Earthshot Prize Nominator, CAP-A, shares how African solutions are shaping a climate-smart future.
https://t.co/YuMOrpM3lF
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7/ Growth is real, but the gap is urgent. Scaling private finance, but most importantly mobilising local capital, and ensuring fair distribution across countries will be critical to Africa’s climate future.
Learn more: https://t.co/zDJuxTD8sd
Africa needs US$2.8T between 2020–2030 (~US$280B/yr) to meet climate goals. But in 2021/22, financing was only US$44B — up 48% from the 2019/2020 period, but still far below what’s required. 🧵(1/7)
6/ The opportunity: Africa holds US$2.4T in domestic assets (pension funds, insurance, institutional capital). Unlocking even a fraction for climate could change everything.