Climate
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South Sudan’s leaders can no longer stand by as climate catastrophe hits
The government has so far done little, but there are several steps it can take to deal with the nexus of floods, droughts and ... -
For sustainable agriculture in West Africa, let’s leave our echo chambers
Regional governments are supporting agroecology with one hand and business as usual with the other. Sustainable agriculture is growing fast in West Africa, and ... -
What will be the environmental impact of the Mauritius oil spill?
The oil spill’s long-term impacts on Mauritius’ fragile ecosystems will take years to fully comprehend, but the signs are already clear. The environmental crisis ... -
A small indigenous group offers an example of how to save the world
In South Africa, the Gumbi have not only conserved essential biodiversity but created plenty of jobs in the process. When it comes to biodiversity, ... -
Africa will rise if we do it right
Tanzania’s former president calls for governments to provide greater support for conservation and tourism during COVID-19. Read all our COVID-19 coverage As researchers and ... -
When biodiversity fails, human health is on the line
We governed nations hit by the Ebola crisis. We must tackle disease outbreaks, but also their root causes. Read all our COVID-19 coverage The ... -
BP praised for ambition to destroy Africa but potentially a bit slower
From the Wit-hole countries is African Arguments’ satirical section. It’s the news, but absurd. It’s sometimes better than the real thing, sometimes not quite ... -
The story that became too obvious to ignore in 2019
The climate emergency is not some distant threat. It is here. On the African continent, 2019 was, for me, defined not by the stories ...
