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Mauritius launches RESIslands Project to strengthen climate resilience and access climate finance
Port Louis, Mauritius, 25 September 2026 – The Government of Mauritius and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) launched the RESIslands Project today, a new initiative to help Mauritius and eight other African Island States manage climate risks, build resilience and access international climate finance. Held in Port Louis and bringing together around 40 government officials, regional partners and stakeholders, the national launch marks the start of the project's implementation in Mauritius.
2nd Africa Annual Conference on Credit Ratings advances dialogue on strengthening African capital markets and domestic resource mobilization
Port Louis, Mauritius, 5 October 2026 – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), AfriCatalyst and other partners, is convening the 2nd Africa Annual Conference on Credit Ratings in Mauritius from 5 to 6 October 2026.
Zambia and Southern Africa urged to accelerate green industrialisation and build regional value chains
Lusaka, Zambia, 31 August 2026 (ECA) — Stakeholders have urged Zambia and Southern African countries to accelerate green and inclusive industrialisation by ensuring that the exploitation of natural resources including renewable energy results in the development of productive industries, quality jobs, and increased economic value locally.
