Africa
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Co-creating scenarios of sustainable agroforestry futures for Ethiopian Highlands
In early October, a three-day workshop on land use scenario building workshop was held in Dilla, the heart of Ethiopia’s …
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Communities demand integrated, inclusive governance for resilient landscapes and livelihoods
Community members in Zambia and Ghana share a common desire: resilient landscapes that can enhance their livelihoods. Yet, achieving this…
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Pioneering “respectful” seed collection through high tree climbing in Côte d’Ivoire
Accessing seeds from towering trees like the African Mahogany (Khaya ivorensis) is crucial to restoring Côte d’Ivoire’s depleted Guinean Forest:…
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How green jobs are transforming rural Ethiopia
Selamawit Bekele , 22, lives in Tumata Chreta, a rural area in the Wongao District, Gedeo Zone, South Ethiopia Region.…
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Mixed review for three-decade EU programme in Gabon’s Lopé National Park
Since 1992, the European Union (EU)’s flagship conservation initiative, Support Program for the Preservation of Biodiversity and Fragile Ecosystems in…
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Against all odds: Fragile plant specimens arrive safely and thrive in forest station
By the time Samuel Muthemba reached the nursery in Yangambi at 5:30 pm, the two boxes of bare-rooted grafted fruit…
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“Difficult legacy” for 30-year programme in Cameroon’s Dja Wildlife Reserve
The European Union (EU)’s flagship conservation initiative, Support Program for the Preservation of Biodiversity and Fragile Ecosystems in Central Africa…
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Crafting a greener future: Developing a sustainable forest and landscape restoration plan
Globally, land degradation and climate change are significant drivers of human insecurity, impacting over 1.3 billion people living on degraded…
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Wildlife, zoonoses and community: How local knowledge is shaping Zambia’s fight against disease
As interactions between humans, livestock and wildlife become more frequent, the risk of zoonotic diseases grows. In Zambia’s Nyawa Chiefdom,…
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Sustainable wildlife: Championing gender equality through fish farming
Sustainable fishing practices present an environmental solution and a powerful opportunity for advancing gender equality. In Nyawa, Zambia, a fish…
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Food for the future: Enhancing productivity of local African food crops
Over the past 12 years, the African Orphan Crops Consortium (AOCC) has trained 172 scientists – 40% of whom are…
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Who are the actors leading climate action in Cameroon’s northern regions?
“Rainfall is becoming a rarity—arriving late and departing far too soon,” said Bakari Robert, CEO of MIDIMA, as he recounts the…
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Agroforestry-based bioeconomy for green transitions in Africa
Discussing Africa’s responses to climate challenges took centre stage at the Twelfth Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa…
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Uganda leads in integrating agriculture and biodiversity conservation
As global leaders prepare to meet in October to assess progress on conserving Earth’s biological diversity, Uganda is taking the…
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Mining in the Congo rainforest causes more deforestation than previously assumed
A new study published in Nature Sustainability sheds light on the far-reaching impact of mining beyond the excavation site. Conducted…
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