Researchers urge countries to embrace research findings on water to actionable policies

Researchers urge countries to embrace research findings on water to actionable policies By Duncan Mboyah – Special Correspondent Researchers have urged African countries to embrace research findings on water security to actionable policies to mitigate impacts of climate change. Prof. Daniel Olago, Research Director at the Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation (ICCA) at the […]
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US$ 2.15 Billion Pledged for the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership

US$ 2.15 Billion Pledged for the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership By Joyce Ojanji The Kingdom of Saudi has announced the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership, to leverage public and private finance to support 80 of the most vulnerable and drought-hit countries around the world. An initial US $2.15 billion has been pledged towards the Riyadh […]
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Plastic Pollution: No Treaty Yet

Plastic Pollution: No Treaty Yet By Sharon Atieno The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5), which was to be the determining negotiation for a global plastic pollution treaty, concluded in Busan, Korea with no treaty in sight. The talks, attended by more than 3,300 delegates adjourned, with agreement on a ‘Chair’s Text’ that will serve […]
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World Animal Protection Opposes JBS’ Expansion into Nigeria

World Animal Protection Opposes JBS’ Expansion into Nigeria By Gift Briton The expansion of JBS, one of the world’s largest food companies, into Nigeria has been met with mixed reactions. Animal welfare activists have expressed concern over potential environmental and animal welfare issues. On 21st November 2024, Brazillian meat producers signed a memorandum of understanding worth […]
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Humanitarian Programs Urged to Prioritize Mental Health of Displaced Children

Humanitarian Programs Urged to Prioritize Mental Health of Displaced Children By Gift Briton A recent scientific journal highlighting the troubling prevalence of mental health disorders among children and young people displaced by conflict urges humanitarian programs to prioritize mental health services for this vulnerable population. The research reveals that displaced children increasingly suffer from depression, […]
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Ending AIDS: Targeting Men, Boys

Ending AIDS: Targeting Men, Boys By Sharon Atieno As part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world is committed to ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030. The goal is to achieve zero new HIV infections, zero AIDS-related deaths, and zero discrimination. With about six years remaining, Kenya is determined to achieve this […]
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