Introduction The concept of sustainable development has gained important contours and milestones since its adoption in 1972, in Stockholm, Sweden at the conference on Environment and Development, to respond to the demands of the need for conservation in the nature of extinction. What is Sustainable Development? Sustainable Development is
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Unravelling the Essence of COPs
Introduction COP, abbreviated for Conference of Parties or Conférence des Parties in French, stands as a pivotal climate summit convening the signatory parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the culmination of each year. Its primary objective is to curtail greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and
THE ZAÏ TECHNIQUE: AN AGRICULTURAL ALTERNATIVE FOR ADAPTING TO SCARCE RAINFALL
Introduction The “Zaï” or “Tassa” technique is a traditional method used in certain regions of Africa to improve water retention and soil fertility in drylands or semi-arid areas. This technique is particularly common in countries such as Burkina Faso and Niger. In view of the advantages it offers, this technique
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
Managing the Natural Resources in the Sahel: Challenges and Opportunities
Introduction According to Wikipedia, a natural resource is a substance, an organism, an environment, or an object, present in nature, without human action, and which is in most cases used to satisfy needs (energy, food, etc.). The management of natural resources in this context of climate change constitutes real challenges
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
The reasons why we need to protect biodiversity
Introduction The Earth is home to an incredible diversity of life, from tiny bacteria to majestic blue whales. This biological wealth, known as biodiversity, is essential for sustaining life on our planet. Unfortunately, it is now facing an unprecedented crisis, with alarming rates of species extinction. Populations of wild species
Africa and the Climate Challenge
Introduction For several decades now, there has been a general alert on climate-related issues, pointing to climate change at the global level with effects on the daily lives of humans (unbearable heat, seasonal disruptions that have a direct impact on agriculture, etc.). This warning was at the same time a
PLASTIC POLLUTION IN GHANA: A CALL TO ACTION
Introduction Plastic pollution is one of the major problems many countries face. It is stipulated that worldwide, a total of 8 million tonnes of plastic waste are washed ashore into the ocean, and it is also estimated that by the year 2050, if nothing changes, there will be more plastic
CLIMATE CHANGE: A SPOTLIGHT ON ITS CAUSES AND EFFECTS
What is Climate change? Climate change refers to the change or a shift in the average weather condition of a place or an area over a certain period or certain time. It can be a change in the temperature or rainfall patterns. Climate change is a global concern; it can