Environment – Science Africa

Malawi Appeals for Help as Cyclone Freddy Death Toll Increases

Malawi Appeals for Help as Cyclone Freddy Death Toll Increases By Gift Briton With tropical cyclone Freddy still wreaking havoc in Malawi, local and international organizations continue to provide humanitarian assistance to the victims as death toll rises to 225. Tropical cyclone Freddy (one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the southern Africa […]

17 Mar, 23

Climate Change: Need to Strengthen African Health Systems

Climate Change: Need to Strengthen African Health Systems By Joyce Chimbi A global climate change crisis is unfolding and the health of people and the planet is at risk. While 50,000 wild species meet the needs of billions of people worldwide, a report by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) shows […]

Cyclone Freddy to Worsen Situation in Southern Africa

Cyclone Freddy to Worsen Situation in Southern Africa By Joyce Ojanji As tropical cyclone Freddy continues on its path, it is expected to exacerbate challenges in Southern Africa. According to the World Meteorological Office (WMO), the storm which is threatening communities in Madagascar and Mozambique for a second time in several weeks could become the […]

08 Mar, 23

ELI Report should Inspire Africa into Speedy Action Against Ecocide

ELI Report should Inspire Africa into Speedy Action Against Ecocide By Daniel Otunge In another clear sign that Ecocide is inching closer to becoming the 5th international crime under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the European Law Institute (ELI) recently published the final outcome of its project on Ecocide. The report dubbed ELI […]

07 Mar, 23

Up to £45 Million to Strengthen Sustainable Production of Aquatic Food Systems

Up to £45 Million to Strengthen Sustainable Production of Aquatic Food Systems By Gift Briton Livelihoods for over 300,000 people in Africa and Asia’s fisheries and aquaculture sectors, many of whom are women, are expected to improve following an announcement by the United Kingdom(UK) government to support the production of aquatic food systems in the […]

06 Mar, 23

Kenya: Treatment Plant Increasing Access to Clean Water in Karachuonyo

Kenya: Treatment Plant Increasing Access to Clean Water in Karachuonyo By Mary Hearty With a population of about 50 million, 15 percent of Kenyans still rely directly on water sources such as ponds, shallow wells and rivers, while a further 41 percent of Kenyans lack access to basic sanitation solutions. This is according to the 2021 […]

03 Mar, 23

World Animal Protection, Kenyan Artists Partner to Speak for Wildlife

World Animal Protection, Kenyan Artists Partner to Speak for Wildlife With partnerships for wildlife conservation being this year’s theme for World Wildlife Day, marked on 3rd March, World Animal Protection is teaming up with artists and young people in Kenya to raise awareness about wildlife protection. “In this year’s celebration, we choose to work with […]

02 Mar, 23

Inaugural Seagrass Day Commemorated

Inaugural Seagrass Day Commemorated By Sharon Atieno As the World marked the first-ever Seagrass Day on 1st March 2023, the United Nations called for more action to protect this important marine ecosystem. “The seagrass ecosystem is a perfect example of nature in action, where habitats and the delicate web of life are intertwined in perfect harmony,” […]

02 Mar, 23

Experts Call for Mapping of Weather, Climate Services to Manage Crop Pest, Disease

Experts Call for Mapping of Weather, Climate Services to Manage Crop Pest, Disease By Joyce Ojanji With up to 40% of the world’s food supply already lost to pests,mappingof weather and climate services and digital tools for crop pest and disease management is crucial. This is according to participants at the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International […]

24 Feb, 23

Kenya: New Commission to Spearhead Cleanliness of Nairobi Rivers Launched

Kenya: New Commission to Spearhead Cleanliness of Nairobi Rivers Launched By Gift Briton President William Ruto launched the new Nairobi River Commission mandated to spearhead activities aimed at restoring the cleanliness of waters and supporting socio-economic programs along the Nairobi river basin. In coordination with other stakeholders such as county governments, civil society organizations, private […]