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A bleak picture of deforestation harming forests in Africa. Photo credit - Meta AI

Deforestation: A Devastating Threat

Introduction Deforestation, the large-scale destruction of forests, represents a critical environmental challenge. Since 1990, a staggering 178 million hectares have vanished globally, with an estimated 4.7 million hectares disappearing annually.   Africa’s Precious Forests at Risk Africa boasts the second-largest forest after the Amazon, a vital environmental asset teeming with

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A 'Off-Limits' sign on preserved land. Photo credit - cfuzim.org

Fortress Conservation and the Perpetuation of Epistemicide in Africa

Introduction Fortress conservation is an environmental preservation approach that advocates for a strict separation between natural areas and human beings. This approach is based on the premise that nature protection is only effective when biodiversity spaces are isolated and monitored, often through the creation of national parks or protected reserves

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A woman out in the field planting seeds. Photo credit - iStock

Seed Guardians: Women’s Role in Preserving Local Varieties

Introduction Women are the backbone of agriculture and seed management, particularly in rural communities where traditional seeds are essential for food security and biodiversity preservation. This reflection examines the role of Congolese women in conserving local seed varieties, highlighting women’s initiatives to collect, preserve, and share these traditional seeds, as

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The Importance of Biodiversity and Solutions to Address the Crisis

Introduction Biodiversity, also known as biological diversity, encompasses all living beings and the ecosystems they inhabit. Coined in 1985, the term is celebrated globally on May 22nd as World Biodiversity Day. Biodiversity encompasses ecosystem diversity, genetic diversity, and species diversity, with over 1.8 million identified and named species and many

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