Misinformation

From Belém to Harare inside the growing fight against climate disinformation shaping Africa’s climate future

Climate Newsroom2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

When government delegations met in Belém last year, the conversation extended beyond emissions targets and climate finance. For the first time, countries formally acknowledged the growing threat of climate disinformation and misinformation in shaping climate action. The Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change, signed by more than 15 countries, marked a turning point. It…

Magamba Network launches UKWELI the African climate information integrity guide

Climate Newsroom5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Zimbabwe-based creative civic organisation Magamba Network launched UKWELI, an African-led guide aimed at countering climate disinformation, which it described as a growing threat to climate action on the continent. The digital resource was unveiled during a virtual webinar that brought together climate activists, researchers, fact-checkers, journalists and policy advocates from across Africa. Magamba Network said…