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We are now looking at Turkey, where we must ensure that we keep the climate goal of a maximum of 1.5 degrees of warming within reach, that climate financing becomes available for the people who need it most, and that the ocean receives rightful recognition on the climate agenda. And that made the host, climate minister Lynda Tabuya of Fiji, proud, she said in her emotional closing statement. #Klimaatverandering #COP31 #PacificIslandNations (translated)

The Turkish Minister of Environment and the appointed president of COP31, Murat Kurum, conveyed to the 196 countries set to participate that reducing methane emissions is "among the fastest and most effective strategies" for slowing down the short-term rise in temperatures. #metan #schimbări_climatice #Turcia (translated)

"It is a great honor, on behalf of the government and the people of Fiji, and the very honorable Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, to open the stakeholder program of the pre-COP31 of the Pacific," said Fiji's Climate Minister, Lynda Tabuya, during a ceremony. #Climat #COP31 #Fidji (translated)

"The increase in temperatures is accompanied by an increased risk during pregnancy." Extreme heat poses a "higher risk during pregnancy," said Simon Stiell, head of the UN agency for Climate Change, on Monday in a speech at a meeting leading up to COP31 in Fiji, according to Le Figaro. #SchimbăriClimatice #FemeiÎnsărcinate #CăldurăExtremă (translated)

The head of the UN Climate Change Commission, Simon Stiell, warned about the increased risks that extreme heat poses for pregnant women, including premature births and maternal complications, in a speech given before COP31. #SchimbăriClimatice #FemeiÎnsărcinate #CăldurăExtremă (translated)

“A credibilidade da ação climática mede-se cada vez menos pelo que anunciamos em cada COP e cada vez mais pelo que conseguimos executar”Lídia Pereira disse esta quarta-feira que quer levar como prioridades à reunião do clima mais importante a aceleração da transição energética, a redução da dependência de combustíveis fósseis, o reforço da adaptação aos fenómenos meteorológicos extremos e uma maior exigência em matéria de financiamento climático, “com regras claras e transparentes sobre os recursos efetivamente mobilizados”. #COP31 #Descarbonização #TransiçãoClimática

The Portuguese MEP Lídia Pereira is leading the European Parliament delegation to COP31 for the third time, emphasizing the need for decarbonization that does not compromise economic growth and calling for increased funding for the most vulnerable countries. #COP31 #Descarbonização #TransiçãoClimática (translated)

AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 27 SEPTEMBER 2026 Major developments reported during the previous 24 hours. 1. SOUTH AFRICA — Police investigate deadly tavern shooting Importance: 10/10 (Critical) South African police launched a manhunt after 17 people were killed at a tavern in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg. Police said the motive was not yet known. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ 2. DR CONGO — Ebola reaches 63 health zones across seven provinces Importance: 10/10 (Critical) WHO reporting says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has spread to Bulu in Sud Ubangi and Dungu in Haut-Uélé. As of September 23, 7,890 confirmed cases and 3,799 deaths had been reported, while conflict and displacement continue to complicate access and contact tracing. Source: https://www.channelafrica.co.za/ 3. DR CONGO — Mpox confirmed in Bunia while the Ebola response is already under pressure Importance: 9/10 (Very High) A laboratory-confirmed mpox case was identified in Bunia, raising concern about simultaneous infectious-disease pressures on surveillance, laboratories and clinical capacity. Source: https://www.businessday.co.za/ 4. SOUTH AFRICA — Tenth woman's body found in Ekurhuleni investigation Importance: 9/10 (Very High) Police discovered another woman's body east of Johannesburg, bringing the number found during the investigation to ten and intensifying concern over gender-based violence and whether some of the cases are connected. Source: https://www.africanews.com/ 5. NIGERIA–SOUTH AFRICA — Nigeria evacuates another 105 citizens Importance: 8.5/10 (Very High) Nigeria evacuated another group of nationals amid continuing anti-immigrant violence and tensions in South Africa. Nigeria's Foreign Ministry said this was the 13th consular evacuation since June 10, bringing the total evacuated to 1,821 people. Source: https://punchng.com/ 6. KENYA — Report highlights recruitment of Kenyans into Russia's military Importance: 8/10 (High) Reporting by The EastAfrican says Kenya has emerged as a leading African source country in Russian military recruitment, with recruitment practices evolving as African authorities increase scrutiny. Source: https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/ 7. GUINEA — Former prime minister and opposition leader Sidya Touré dies in Paris Former prime minister and prominent opposition figure Sidya Touré died aged 81. He had led the Union of Republican Forces from exile in Ivory Coast; the UFR was among political parties dissolved earlier this year. Source: https://www.africanews.com/ 8. MADAGASCAR — Youth activists voice disillusionment one year after political upheaval A year after youth-led protests helped force the previous president from power, activists interviewed in Madagascar say the subsequent political transition has not delivered the changes they expected, highlighting continuing questions about governance and the country's transition. Source: https://www.africanews.com/ 9. EAST AFRICA — County levies increase costs along Kenya's regional trade corridors Importance: 7.5/10 (High) Businesses moving goods through Kenya face additional county-level charges along important transport corridors. Because Kenyan roads and the Port of Mombasa serve several landlocked East African economies, higher logistics costs can affect regional trade competitiveness and import prices. Source: https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/ 10. AFRICA — Governments pursue new financing models for forest protection Importance: 7/10 (High) African governments are developing country-led mechanisms combining domestic expenditure with international climate finance. Kenya is highlighted for its financing approach, while Nigeria is preparing a forest-finance package for COP31. Source: https://capitalethiopia.com/ #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #DRCongo #Bunia #Mpox #Ebola #EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealth #HealthEmergency #DiseaseSurveillance #HealthcareCapacity #OutbreakResponse #CentralAfrica #Ecology #ForestProtection #ClimateFinance #NatureFinance #Conservation #Sustainability #EnvironmentalProtection #Kenya #Russia #MilitaryRecruitment #Security #AfricanSecurity #Geopolitics #EastAfrica #RegionalSecurity #AfricaToday #wrldorg

We are decisively laying out the pathway for ocean-climate outcomes at the forthcoming COP31. At the #UNGA81 High-Level meeting on Accelerating Blue Climate Solutions I made clear that only through multilateral cooperation and strong partnerships will we be able to address the https://t.co/g58ng7pHwQ #OceanClimate #COP31 #BlueClimateSolutions #Thetweetdoesnotmentionanyspecificcountries #sotherearenocountrycodestoreturn.