Africa
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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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Central Africa’s forests: Carbon heroes under threat
The Central African subregion, which mainly comprises the Congo Basin, is home to one of the world’s largest expanses of…
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How local communities in Northern Cameroon are restoring their land
In the northern reaches of Cameroon, where the climate is characterized by long, dry seasons and sparse rainfall, communities are…
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Bamboo furniture and handicraft training revitalize Vizimumba community
Clack. Tap. Clack. The rhythmic sound of hammers striking bamboo fills the air, breaking through cheerful conversations and bursts of…
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In Cameroon, honing organizational arrangements to boost REDD+
Cameroon is a rainforest-rich country, with about 46% of its land area covered in tropical forest, representing a massive carbon…
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Renewable energy from charcoal: A response to the challenge
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), charcoal is a vital resource. It’s mostly used by households for cooking, and…
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Unlocking funds: Boosting Central African forest and environment
A silent crisis unfolds amid the dense canopies of Central Africa’s vast tropical forests: deforestation. These unique ecosystems are known…
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What’s gender got to do with DRC’s iconic forests?
The management of forest resources is a crucial endeavour for sustainable development in the Yangambi landscape in the Tshopo province…
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Cameroon: Four stages to identify gender-sensitive restoration options
Cameroon is committed to the AFR100 initiative, a movement to restore 100 million hectares of degraded landscapes in Africa by…
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