Major boost for drought, flood forecasting efforts
Kenya’s drought and flood forecasting efforts have received a major boost with the launch of a project led by the University of Sussex...
African universities: Education with a purpose
In the last two decades, university rankings have gained prominence as a standard for benchmarking the quality of universities across the...
Millions of people on brink of severe food crisis
Over a hundred million people are facing food insecurity with some on the brink of famine, says Daniel Gustafson, deputy director of the...
Nigeria needs $142 billion to meet climate change target
The Nigeria Nationally Determined Contributions, NDC, ambition under Climate Change Accord will cost estimated $142 billion, to meet the...
The ten most endangered animals in Africa
Africa’s animal population is on a steep decline, and we all know it. The reasons for extinction and endangerment of these beautiful...
In Senegal, democracy strengthens climate protection
A group of women in Senegal has taken the lead in transforming their community to prepare for the fight against climate changes — thanks...
Simulating The Bodily Pain Of Future Climate Change
Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful spring day in the forest. In your mind's eye, try to see tall, green trees and smell the aroma of...
New Report: Climate Change Affects Every Step of the Food Value Chain
Researchers from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) have published an extensive report highlighting the effects of...
As climate change makes bad weather worse, countries must strengthen resilience, UN officials urge
Noting the ever-increasing impact of extreme weather events, top United Nations officials, including Secretary-General António Guterres...
Unmasking the climate change menace of black carbon
Geologists are thinking about naming the current climate era the Anthropocene, to highlight mankind’s influence on the planet. Not a bad...