Climate Action Network presented the Solidarity for Justice Award to the people of Sudan in recognition of the country's bravery and resilience amid an attack on their sovereignty and gross human rights violations.

PSA's Karabo Mokgonyana was part of a panel where she spoke about what's missing from the concept of Just Transition.

BREAKING: Amazonian indigenous protesters blocks entrance to the Belem summit. This is a developing story. #PowerUpdates #COP30

At #COP30, MDBs must face reality: Nuclear energy is risky, costly & unjust. Karabo Mokgonyana from @powershiftafrica.bsky.social highlights Koeberg, South Africa, where communities face danger and no real gains in energy access. Learn the lesson: #Nuclear is a false solution 🔗 bit.ly/BoRfalse

A new Kick Big Polluters Out analysis shows that 1 in every 25 COP30 participants is a fossil fuel lobbyist. Read more about what is happening on the ground at #COP30 in our daily blog. https://www.powershiftafrica.org/in-the-news/cop30-daily-blog

MEDIA HUDDLE Join African CSOs at #COP30 for a media huddle to unpack key outcomes from the past week. 🗓️ Friday, 14 November ⏰ 12:00 📍 Outside the Media Centre, Blue Zone

BREAKING from Belém The #COP30 Presidency has appointed ministers from Gambia and Germany to lead urgent “shuttle diplomacy” on the stalled Global Goal on Adaptation indicators. #PowerUpdates

Introducing the first edition of the #COP30 Chronicle, a new publication by Power Shift Africa. If you’re feeling a little lost at COP30 or struggling to make sense of what’s happening on the ground, this paper is for you! Download your FREE copy today! https://bit.ly/3WVJBQ4

On Tuesday, the second day of COP30, the venue in the city of Belém, Brazil, turned purple in solidarity with women. The summit marked the Gender Day. Ndivile Mokoena and Elizabeth Wanja shared their insights on what must be done for this COP to deliver concrete action. More: bit.ly/4pePHr3

On Wednesday, the UK was given the Fossil of the Day award! The UK ignored calls by developing countries for coordinated international support and also went on to call for the shrinking of the scope of the Just Transition, arguing it should remain a national issue.

Frontline leaders at COP30 are calling out the contradiction of expanding oil & gas while talking “transition.” From the Amazon to the Niger Delta, communities demand a real fossil fuel phase-out, justice, and accountability. A Fossil Fuel Treaty could be the tool to finally deliver it.

Multilateral development banks at #COP30 shift finance from false solutions to truly just transitions. Research shows, MDBs continue pouring public money into projects that perpetuate debt, displacement, and delay real solutions. Read more: http://bit.ly/BoR24

Money! Money! Money!! Where Is the Money For Adaptation? This is the USD$120 billion question adaptation champions are asking in Belem, Brazil, as COP30 is underway.

It’s Adaptation Finance Action Day! While the #COP30 Presidency insists this isn’t a “finance COP”, adaptation finance remains front and centre for negotiators and civil society. Today, we wear red in solidarity with those demanding support for communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis.❤️

The recently published Baku to Belém Roadmap to $1.3 trillion outlines five “action fronts” to accelerate climate finance for vulnerable nations. Read our breakdown what these fronts mean for developing countries: https://www.powershiftafrica.org/in-the-news/the-5-action-fronts-of-the-b2b-roadmap

Tensions rise over adaptation indicators as developing countries draw red lines at #COP30. Find the key areas of contention in our latest article ⏬ https://www.powershiftafrica.org/in-the-news/tensions-rise-over-adaptation-indicators-as-developing-countries-draw-red-lines-at-cop30

Although Africa’s proposal to include its special needs and circumstances was not adopted into the official #COP30 agenda, the case for recognition remains strong as ever. Read more ⏬ https://www.thecable.ng/why-africa-wants-cop30-to-recognise-its-special-needs-and-circumstances/#google_vignette

Ethiopia to Host COP32 Ethiopia has been chosen to host COP32. This is a powerful moment for Africa. As the COP32 host, Ethiopia has an opportunity to set goals for the summit and advance climate issues that are of great importance to the continent.

Not at #COP30? No worries! From behind-the-scenes insights to expert analysis, Power Shift Africa is bringing Belém to you, one update at a time. Visit our live blog! 👇 https://www.powershiftafrica.org/in-the-news/cop30-daily-blog

EXPLAINER: Baku to Belem Roadmap What is it? It is a joint initiative between the #COP29 and #COP30 presidencies set to scale up global climate finance to US$1.3 Trillion per year by 2035. Read more in our blog https://www.powershiftafrica.org/blog/explainer-baku-to-belm-roadmap

Negotiations are in full swing at #COP30, with debates taking shape. “The world no longer needs more promises, but proof that climate multilateralism can still deliver. Africa is not a problem to be solved; Africa is the solution to be supported.” - Mohamed Adow on why this COP matters so deeply.

At a convening on “Reclaiming Our Energy Future: Overcoming Inequalities for a Just Transition,” by Oxfam and CAN International at #COP30 in Belem, Brazil, Mohamed Adow spoke about what he called the “unjust transition” and why the energy future must be reclaimed by and for ordinary people.

Africa’s Demands For #COP30 Crispin Ngakani from Climate Clock DRC delivers a clear message to world leaders ahead of COP30: “We want sustainable solutions that benefit local communities who suffer greatly from fossil fuel expansion in the Congo, not false solutions.” #COP30nopara #AfricaDemands

Have you read our latest policy brief? The African Priorities Policy Brief unpacks the key issues expected to dominate the negotiating table at #COP30. https://www.powershiftafrica.org/publications/african-priorities-for-cop30-policy-brief

#COP30 is off to a smooth start, with negotiators agreeing on the agenda and opening discussions on key issues like climate finance and adaptation. But as Kabakubya Helen Maria from @Fridays4FutureU aptly reminded us, this COP must deliver finance that is fair, transparent, and justice-driven.

Live Updates COP30 Opening Plenary #COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago: "This COP has to present solutions. I hope it is remembered as a COP of adaptation, advancing climate integration with the economy, generating jobs, and a COP that will hear and believe in science. " @cop30brazil.bsky.social

The COP Of Truth Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva writes that the era of fine speeches and good intentions is over. He says #COP30 will be about action.  Read his full op-ed here: bit.ly/4ouzGwR @cop30nobrasil.bsky.social 

COP30 kicks off today in Belém, Brazil. PSA’s Kuda Manjonjo says his hope this year is the establishment of the Belém Action Mechanism (BAM). Listen as he explains what BAM is and why it matters.

The COP process can be frustrating, between all the walking and familiarising yourself with the venue, new terms are popping up everyday! But worry not! This thread will help you with some of the terms that will float through the walls of #COP30 this year. 🧵

Africa’s Demands For #COP30 Sandile Mlambo from Grassroots for Climate Action South Africa highlights three key demands Africa is bringing to this year’s COP. See Sandile's intervention is the video below. #COP30 #COP30noPara #COP30noBrasil #AfricaDemands

Amy Giliam Thorp warns that without real finance and clear MoI indicators, the Global Goal on Adaptation will remain an unfunded promise.  COP30 must deliver political will, accountability and resources to frontline communities. Read her op-ed: bit.ly/47QU9Fb

Unilateral “green” trade rules like CBAM & EUDR act as climate-branded trade barriers. They penalise African exports, raise costs, and threaten industrialisation. Africa isn’t rejecting climate action, just climate colonialism. COP30 must address these measures and protect affected economies.

“The world cannot solve the climate crisis by creating new forms of injustice for Africa. We are ready to do our part, and we are now looking at you to do yours.” – Prisca Kajumba on the global push for carbon markets. #COP30 #cop30nopara

The latest UNEP Adaptation Gap Report is out and the message is stark: the world’s adaptation fuel tank is almost empty. Finance is collapsing while climate risks surge. In our new blog, we unpack the biggest findings and what must happen next. Read more: bit.ly/4hJ5yvr

COP30 is days away, and the summit’s Action Agenda is being widely discussed.  The African Group of Negotiators has been urged to engage “constructively but firmly.”  Our blog breaks down what the Action Agenda is and why it matters for global climate action.  Read more: bit.ly/4hHMttm

Rising waters in Lake Naivasha have displaced thousands, mostly low-income flower farm workers. Homes are flooded, disease risk is rising, and govt support is slow. Adaptation finance could fund relocation and resilient housing before disaster becomes a poverty trap. More: bit.ly/3X8neqF

Tanzania has enough renewable potential to power its future electricity needs and even export to its neighbours. Switching to 100% renewables by 2050 would save 355 trillion TZS (US$142B) in fuel costs, more than three times the investment needed. Read more: bit.ly/4niHDFu

The Deadly Hypocrisy of Fossil Fuel Finance in Africa In this powerful piece, Dr Wafa Misrar, Karabo Mokgonyana & Rajneesh Bhuee call out MDBs for bankrolling fossil fuels while loading Africa with climate debt. Read the Op-ed here: bit.ly/4om9ODo @re-course.org @

For every $35 in climate finance, only $1 funds measures to protect workers and livelihoods, from retraining programmes to building greener local economies. Full story: bit.ly/4hF8jO6

An analysis by CarbonPlan shows that Verra’s proposed solution to Kariba’s “excess credits” simply does not work. If the biggest registry can’t guarantee integrity, the whole system is a house of cards. Full story: bit.ly/4nEEJKe

Tanzania has enough renewable potential to power its future electricity needs and even export to its neighbours. Switching to 100% renewables by 2050 would save 355 trillion TZS (US$142B) in fuel costs, more than three times the investment needed. Read more: bit.ly/4niHDFu

The Deadly Hypocrisy of Fossil Fuel Finance in Africa In this powerful piece, Dr Wafa Misrar, Karabo Mokgonyana & Rajneesh Bhuee call out MDBs for bankrolling fossil fuels while loading Africa with climate debt. Read the Op-ed here: bit.ly/4om9ODo @re-course.org @

Just in time for #COP30, our latest briefing highlights why MDBs are not currently fit for purpose to deliver climate finance & how they must reform to better align with the #ParisAgreement and #SDGs 🔗 re-course.org/newsupdates/... All week, we’ll highlight our key recommendations below 🧵

What Exxon Did 🚩 Secretly funded organisations to spread climate denial messages. The money paid for: 🚩 Translations of books denying climate science 🚩 Campaigns against UN climate treaties Their Goal 🚩 Hinder developing world from supporting global climate agreements. Full story: bit.ly/3LH1aRm

A landslide in Western Kenya has claimed 26 lives. Rescue efforts to find survivors were suspended due to a flash flood. 25 people are still missing.  Heavy rains continue across Kenya, and floods have been reported in several counties, displacing people. Full story: bit.ly/47UAG7C

Adaptation saves lives - and creates economic growth. Meet Euphrasia Masai, a Kenyan farmer who receives hyper-local weather updates that help her adjust her planting and harvesting to changing conditions. Her story shows how climate adaptation empowers communities to thrive. #Adapt2Win

Africa’s solar imports from China surged 60% in the year to June 2025☀️ Countries hit hardest by blackouts, like South Africa, Nigeria & Zambia, are leading the shift as solar becomes the cheaper, cleaner alternative to diesel. Solar is powering Africa’s energy independence. https://bit.ly/4fZKOOT

It's time to prioritise renewables for Africa! Our Green Report highlights case studies from six African countries proving that 100% renewable energy is POSSIBLE! Read the Green Report ⏬ https://powershiftafrica.org/publications/african-energy-leadership-report

Africa’s solar imports from China surged 60% in the year to June 2025☀️ Countries hit hardest by blackouts, like South Africa, Nigeria & Zambia, are leading the shift as solar becomes the cheaper, cleaner alternative to diesel. Solar is powering Africa’s energy independence. https://bit.ly/4fZKOOT

Adaptation saves lives - and creates economic growth. Meet Euphrasia Masai, a Kenyan farmer who receives hyper-local weather updates that help her adjust her planting and harvesting to changing conditions. Her story shows how climate adaptation empowers communities to thrive. #Adapt2Win