In the quest to reach net-zero shipping has a role to play. The world is shifting towards sustainable and eco-friendly practices to combat climate change. With increasing awareness about the...Read More
Innovation is a key driver for the growth of the agri-food sector and rural communities. It has an important role in helping the sector reduce its environmental footprint, increase productivity,...Read More
Climate change and biodiversity loss continue to pose significant risk despite COVID-19 On January 19, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released its annual Global Risks Report in Geneva, concluding that in...Read More
The time has come to rethink the way we farm, particularly as we seek to address climate change, biodiversity loss and the economic fall out of COVID-19. Farming is an...Read More
Cleanliness is next to godliness. A clean environment benefits people, the economy and the community. In most African countries sanitation is a major issue. Limited infrastructure, poor waste management behaviour...Read More
African governments are currently focused on addressing the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and rightly so. However, it is not too late to also think about a just and...Read More
Cities are bearing the brunt of the pandemic. Majority of deaths have been recorded in cities. Streets and economic activities have come to a standstill. Businesses remain closed while unemployment...Read More
Evidence from African countries such as Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa has revealed that implementing CODVID-19 responses such as lockdowns and social distancing in the context of large informal sectors...Read More
February 2 is World Wetlands Day. It is a day set aside to celebrate the importance of wetlands, which are distinct ecosystems flooded by water, either permanently or seasonally. Wetlands...Read More
Everybody loves it when food doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan. Or when grease or stain does not stick to the fancy dress they just bought. But this...Read More
