Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas that causes global warming by trapping sunlight between the earth and the atmosphere, …
Environment
Droughts in East Africa
Who is affected?
Across Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Somaliland, there have been unusually long periods of low rainfall for the …
What is sustainable tourism?
Tourism allows visitors to experience different landscapes, cultures and ways of living. It also brings revenue and employment to countries. …
Improving food production and farmer income in western Kenya
The problem
Almost 1/10 of the global population is under-nourished, and this number is increasing. The climate emergency means that …
Coral Reef Restoration
What are coral reefs and why are they important?
Coral are a type of marine animal that stay in the …
Why is Africa’s Largest Peat Bog Under Threat?
The Cuvette Centrale peatlands in the Congo basin form Africa’s largest peat bog and the second largest peat bog in …
Anti-solar panels that work at night
Why are solar panels useful?
Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) are trapping heat within the earth’s atmosphere, causing global …
Lake Volta: A Story of Cooperation
The History
Lake Volta was created very recently in 1965 after the Akosombo dam was built. Dams are like walls. …
Can fake rhino horns help prevent poaching?
What is poaching?
Poaching is the illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals. This happens for many reasons, e.g. baby …
Conservation of the Ethiopian Wolves
Africa is famous for its wildlife- animals like lions, zebras, elephants, rhinoceros and giraffes are often the first ones to …