By Herman Ramos Severe flooding triggered by weeks of torrential rain has forced tens of thousands of people from their homes in southern Mozambique, leaving entire communities submerged and some residents stranded on rooftops, trees, and vehicles as waters continue to rise. Since early January 2026, relentless rainfall has inundated large parts of Maputo and Gaza…
By Avit Ndayiziga Moses Nahimana stands amid broken phones and computer parts at Bata, Bujumbura’s bustling electronics hub, facing a daily dilemma of what to do with toxic waste. “When spare parts are damaged, I throw them into trash piles. Street children often come to scavenge them,” Nahimana admits. At home, he sometimes burns the…
Over the last five years, climate change-induced effects have displaced more than 190,000 people in Burundi. Yet, it is women who bear the deepest, most enduring scars. In makeshift camps, they battle not only the loss of homes and loved ones but the invisible wounds of trauma, depression, and social stigma. Limited mental health services…
Climate change and the El Niño phenomenon-induced effects have displaced over 196,000 people in Burundi. Among them, displaced youth face severe mental health crises, including PTSD, disrupting their education. Despite initiatives like the “Ni Abacu” program, urgent actions are needed to address trauma, improve disaster response, and prioritize mental health care for children and adolescents….
By Samuel Mbonimpa Since 2018, the rise of the Tanganyika water level has affected and destroyed humans, infrastructures, and crops. Elias Niyongabo, environmental science expert and professor at the University of Burundi, says that the El Niño phenomenon, large-scale erosion throughout the watershed, and reduced evaporation are the main causes. This environmentalist calls for urgent…
By Herman Ramos Cyclone Jude has battered northern Mozambique, particularly the province of Nampula, since March 10, 2025, leaving dozens dead and many injured, causing widespread destruction. The cyclone marks the third major storm to hit Mozambique in just a few months, following Cyclone Chido in December 2024 and Cyclone Dikeledi in January 2025—each making landfall…
By Avit Ndayiziga For the first time, COP28 operationalized the loss and damage fund and called on Parties to shift away from fossil fuels by tripling renewable energy while doubling energy efficiency by 2030. On December 12, 2023, while COP28 was stretching into its final hours, Expo City Dubai started to empty itself out and…
By Avit Ndayiziga Unity, action, and delivery are prerequisites in the realm of finance to enable climate action. said Dr.Werner Hoyer, president of Emirates Islamic Bank during COP28 Finance Day. Today, December 4, 2023, marks Finance Day of COP28. It is the most important day of Conferences of the Parties as it unlock funds to…
By Avit Ndayiziga While developed nations commit billions to climate financing, poorer nations urge smooth climate funding processes. Despite operationalizing loss and damage fund, poorer nations, most vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change, complain that accessing climate finances involves overwhelming procedures that hinder the timely implementation of their nationally determined contributions (NDCs). On…
By Avit Ndayiziga COP28 has kicked off with a groundbreaking agreement to operationalize the loss and damage fund of $420 million. This fund from polluters or rich nations, aims to provide crucial assistance to developing nations that face heightened vulnerability due to the adverse effects of climate change. It is a Thursday morning, November 30,…
