Official ARC Press Release
Johannesburg - The southern African region is experiencing one of its worst droughts in decades, and millions are facing extreme food insecurity and water shortages, amidst a growing climate crisis, fuelled by the El Niño weather phenomenon.
Joint Press Release: AU, The Republic of South Sudan, and ARC
African Risk Capacity (ARC) to Advocate Climate Resilience, Disaster Risk Management, and Climate Financing at COP28 in Dubai
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Regional technical experts advocate for women’s engagement in climate-resilient agrifood systems in Africa
African Risk Capacity and FAO highlight best practices to empower women in disaster risk reduction
In the world of climate change and disaster risk management, collaboration is key. On a Friday in October 2023, the African Risk Capacity (ARC) hosted and engaged in an insightful conversation with the second cohort of the African Union (AU) media fellowship. This meeting marked the beginning of what promises to be a productive partnership with a group of talented and dedicated journalists.
New York, United States of America – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the African Risk Capacity (ARC) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in support of sustainable development and climate resilience across the African continent.
The 15th BRICS Summit held in South Africa just concluded, and it was apt that one of the side events, organized by the BRICS Business Council, Africa Centre for Disease Control and Africa Health Business was on pandemic prevention, preparedness, response and recovery for health security. The global response to the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored a crucial lesson: adequate preparedness is paramount to a solid response for effective health outcomes.
