After COP26: Deals, dollars, death, doom and…..hope?
Analslysis by Sipho Kings THE United States’ top climate diplomat ended COP26 by saying a good deal is one where everyone feels like they have lost. Other diplomats noted that …
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Countries divided over pledge to quit coal : Battle lines drawn?
IN the run up to the on-going Conference of the Parties 26th meeting, (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland there was a lot of anxiety across the globe as to whether the …
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Protecting endangered species key to promoting wildlife diversity
As we draw closer to marking World Rhino Day in the next two months, it is of utmost importance that we take stock of strides that have so far been …
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G7’s proposed ban on coal energy use : Are developing nations ready?
The world is at a critical juncture as the voice to mitigate climate change effects continues to grow louder with every passing day as green house gas emission levels continue …
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Restoration of degraded dryland ecosystems: Enhancing land productivity and sustainable livelihoods in Africa
By Nesia Mhaka Ever since artisanal miners’ invasion of Zimbabwe’s vast mineral resources and landscapes seeking instant riches or rather survival from gold and chrome deposits, or just trying to …
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Global warming, climate change are an existential threat
By David Marinelli We are creatures of this Earth and no other. We were born into and from nature together with myriad other life forms. The protective blanket of gases …
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Wildlife and good governance through community-based conservation
By Tulizo D. Malavanu Introduction Wildlife conservation entails protection, restoration of wild species and their habitats which enhances ecosystem connectivity. Wild species are protected from habitat destruction, pollution, poaching, exploitation …
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Rescue of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa: Are the strategies on board appropriate?
By Tulizo D. Malavanu Worldwide, smallholder farmers are significant in sustainable food production in achieving food security at family and local levels. In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rural areas, smallholder farmers …
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Digital divide of education in the Global South under Covid 19: implications on access and inclusion
By Tafadzwa Makara Education is a fundamental human right and a vital driver of a nation’s long-term development and growth. The world is grappling with the Covid 19 pandemic and …
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Impacts of Climate Change and Climate-Induced Migration on mobility and sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa
By Tafadzwa Makara The connection for both climate change and migration has drawn both academic and public attention recently. Many experiments have shown that ecological hazards impact migration. However, the …
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