Science Africa – Page 73

24 Jul, 23

Kenya Steps Up Action against Papaya Pest

Kenya Steps Up Action against Papaya Pest By Bellah Conte In an effort to fight the devastating papaya mealybug infestation in Kenya, authorities are planning to roll out small parasitic wasps in Machakos, Makueni, Tharaka Nithi and Embu counties. The release of these wasps is part of a collaborative initiative involving the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI), the Kenya […]

18 Jul, 23

African Governments Urged to Promote Sustainable, Humane Animal Production Systems

African Governments Urged to Promote Sustainable, Humane Animal Production Systems By Maina Simon The World Animal Protection has urged African governments to promote sustainable and humane animal protection systems in order to promote climate restoration. “The rapid growth of the human population particularly in Africa, coupled with increasing affluence, has led to a surge in […]

18 Jul, 23

Kenya Steps Up Action against Papaya Pest

13 Jul, 23

WTO’s 23rd Public Forum to Focus on Trade-Climate Nexus

WTO’s 23rd Public Forum to Focus on Trade-Climate Nexus By Sharon Atieno The 2023 World Trade Organization (WTO)’s Public Forum, to be held from 12th-15th, September 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland, will link trade and climate change for a greener and more sustainable future. Held since 2001, the Public Forum is the organization’s largest outreach event […]

13 Jul, 23

Dry Conditions Expected Across Greater Horn of Africa

Dry Conditions Expected Across Greater Horn of Africa By Gift Briton The Greater Horn of Africa is largely predicted to experience drier than usual conditions in the next seven days. According to the Intergovernmental Authority On Development (IGAD)’s Climate Prediction and Application Centre(ICPAC), the dry conditions are most likely to be prominent across central to […]

Canada’s Crawford Lake Identified as Site for Marking New Geological Period

Canada’s Crawford Lake Identified as Site for Marking New Geological Period By Sharon Atieno Scientists have identified Crawford Lake in Canada as the most appropriate location to find evidence marking the new geological period in the earth’s history. The new period, which scientists have labeled, the Anthropocene epoch, refers to a period where human activities have contributed significantly to […]

Egypt: New Initiative to Benefit 5,000 Plus Fish Producers

Egypt: New Initiative to Benefit 5,000 Plus Fish Producers By Gift Briton Over 5,000 fish producers and other fish value chain actors in Egypt are set to benefit from a new initiative between WorldFish and the Norwegian Government that is aimed at increasing their productivity and incomes. The four-year initiative aspires to refine, test and […]

WHO, CSOs Collaborate to Harness Potential of Traditional Medicine

WHO, CSOs Collaborate to Harness Potential of Traditional Medicine By Opija Raduk The World Health Organization (WHO) recently held a virtual dialogue with representatives of civil society organizations (CSOs) to discuss the priorities and potential of traditional medicine in addressing global health challenges. The dialogue comes ahead of the WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit, scheduled for August […]

Urgent Need to Address Gender Inequalities in WASH

Urgent Need to Address Gender Inequalities in WASH By Fidelis Rukwaro With billions of people lacking access to safely managed drinking water, safe sanitation and proper hygiene of washing hands with soap and water at home, girls and women still bear the brunt of this global water and sanitation crisis. This is according to a […]

El Niño Onset: Governments Urged to Prepare for Impact

El Niño Onset: Governments Urged to Prepare for Impact By Gift Briton The World Meteorological Organization(WMO) has declared the new onset of El Niño conditions, calling on governments across the globe to remain vigilant and prepare for more extreme weather events. The United Nations(UN)’s weather agency warns that the commencement of El Niño conditions is likely to fuel […]