Media Monitoring, Friday 8 December

The transformative potential of rapid renewable deployment and green hydrogen (UG Business)

Africa Coal Network pushes for total green energy transition (News 24)

Mozambique's ambitious $80 billion energy transition strategy (AfDB)

Global Green Growth Institute launches 'Africa and Middle East SAFE Initiative' with US$10 billion commitment (Independent)

USAID commits $53 million for climate resilience in cities across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean (USAID)

Africa requires $87 billion annually for climate adaptation: UN official (Arab News)

France and EU commit $50 million for ecosystem management in Congo(Afrik21)

AfDB's Adesina warns of EU carbon tax's detrimental impact on Africa's trade progress (AfDB)

Fossil fuel phase-out faces resistance at COP28 negotiations (Climate Change News)

Rwanda adopts share in adjusted carbon credits from projects instead of proceed (Carbon Pulse)

Plans underway for ultra-low carbon solar panel plant in Nigeria (ESI Africa)

Loss and Damage Fund falls far short of needed funds at COP28 (The Guardian)

African activists rally for a green revolution at COP28 (Daily News Egypt)

African Civil Society outlines 5 core climate change priorities at COP28 (AfDB)

Green Climate Fund allocates USD 100 million to tackle food loss in African nations at COP28 (New National Star)

Somalia urges expedited and accessible funding to address climate crisis damage (The Guardian)

Net Zero World advances clean energy systems in emerging economies at COP28 (Clean Technica)

COP28 Declaration: Recognition of Certification for Clean Hydroge (Clean Technica)

Aon, AfDB, and Amini join forces to enhance crop insurance and promote sustainable agriculture across Africa (Africa News)

Analysis urges stronger protection and participation of children in South Africa's climate response (UNICEF)

Deciphering East African droughts: unveiling sea surface temperature links (EOS)

Revolutionizing Africa's economic progress and addressing climate change through modern stove access (AfDB)

Africa loses $7 to $15 billion annually to climate change (Naira Metrics)