Environment

Environment

Green and Glowing: Embracing Sustainability

Introduction In recent years, the need for sustainable living has become more critical than ever. As development and manufacturing activities increase, so do the pressures on our environment. To address these challenges, people and communities must adopt sustainable practices that ensure both environmental health and human well-being. What is Sustainability?

Read More

Biodiversity Image by Simgle.heart, 2020

Protection of Biodiversity in the World

Introduction The human race is largely on the verge of destruction, due to the disproportionate use of existing natural resources and the destruction of nature. The Extinction of Biodiversity: What Damage has Man caused to Nature? Biodiversity is the contracted form of biological diversity, which means the sum of the

Read More

Kampala Garbage crises

Kampala’s Garbage Crisis: A Growing Concern

Introduction Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, faces significant challenges in managing its waste, with garbage disposal being a major concern. The city generates over 1,500 tons of waste daily, with a significant portion being disposed of improperly. This has severe environmental, health, and economic implications.   Frightening Facts It’s

Read More

CREATING REGIONAL KNOWLEDGE ECOSYSTEMS TO ENSURE FOOD SECURITY

Introduction Southern Africa lags behind in innovative agricultural research thereby leading to exacerbated food insecurity in the region. The increasing food insecurity within the region is a call to member states to scale up innovative approaches to strengthen the resilience of the population to disasters affecting the agricultural sector. It

Read More

Enhancing Food Resilience to Combat Climate Change in Niger

Introduction Niger boasts vast expanses of arable land, offering significant potential for improving its food resilience amidst the challenges of climate change. Spanning an area of 1,267,000 km2 with an estimated population of approximately 26 million, Niger comprises eight (8) regions, each endowed with diverse and substantial agricultural capabilities. Unlocking

Read More

Rivers in Mozambique destroyed due to Mining by the chinese in Africa

Chinese mining companies environment hazard and violation of human rights in Africa specifically Southern Africa Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

Introduction Looking east, investment policies by both Mozambican and Zimbabwean government’s pledging with Chinese mining companies brings the natural environment in jeopardy, even human rights especially to local vulnerable majority community dwellers. The Human rights of locals are being violated by the mining companies. There is more disgrace than grace.  

Read More

The Capital city of Sierra Leone flooded

Climate Crisis: Freetown in the Raining Season

Introduction Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone,  is squeezed between hilltops and the peninsular mountains on the West African coastline, with approximately 1.2 million population. It experiences above 3,500mm annual downpours of rains from May to October, stalling businesses and endangering livelihoods. But most times, due to climatic fluctuations,

Read More

THE BIG FIVE OF WILDLIFE: A Race Against Time

Introduction In the vastness of the African savannahs, five iconic species – Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard and Rhinoceros – known as the “Big-Five”, face an unprecedented struggle for survival. Once targets of audacious hunters, today they symbolize a global battle for conservation. Lion (Panthera leo): The Threatened King The “King

Read More