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Africa

Africa: COP16 – States Must Reinforce Human Rights Protections in Global Biodiversity Framework

[ad_1] Ahead of the COP16 Biodiversity summit, which runs from 21 October to 1 November in Cali, Colombia, Amnesty International's Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, said: "At the last meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Montreal in 2022, states agreed the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, a set of ambitious targets to strengthen the protection and promotion of biodiversity globally by 2030. That was an important first step towards tackling the biodiversity crisis that has brought about the total or […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

Africa

Africa: Cocoa Futures Surge Over 80 Percent As Adverse Weather Disrupts Harvest

[ad_1] TLDR Cocoa futures surge by over 80% year-to-date due to heavy rains disrupting harvest season in Ivory Coast. Intense downpours hinder harvesting, drying, and transport of beans, causing supply concerns. Cocoa bean arrivals at Ivorian ports dropped sharply, reflecting global market volatility. Cocoa futures have surged by over 80% year-to-date, with a 10% rise since October, due to heavy rains severely disrupting the harvest season in Ivory Coast, the world's top cocoa producer. Intense downpours, particularly in the southwestern […]

todayOctober 16, 2024

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Rwanda: Investors Look to Exploit Rwanda’s Popular Twin Lakes

[ad_1] Investors are increasingly eyeing tourism and hospitality projects along Rwanda's twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera, aiming to transform the area into a vibrant tourism hub, The New Times has learned. Located in the northern part of Rwanda, near Musanze District, the twin lakes offer views of the surrounding steep hills and waterfalls. Visitors can also enjoy panoramic views of the Volcanoes National Park, home to the mountain gorillas. The park includes five volcanoes: Muhabura, Sabyinyo, Karisimbi, Bisoke, and […]

todayOctober 16, 2024

Africa

Africa: Conflict, Climate Change Increase Hunger and Malnutrition Across Africa

[ad_1] Geneva — While the world's farmers produce more than enough food to feed the planet's nearly 8 billion people, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said "hunger and malnutrition are a fact of life" for billions. In a message in advance of World Food Day on October 16, Guterres said 733 million people globally are short of food because of "conflict, marginalization, climate change, poverty and economic downturns." The Food and Agriculture Organization was established 79 years ago on October […]

todayOctober 16, 2024

Africa

Africa: How African Women Are Protecting Communities From Devastating Droughts

[ad_1] The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have released a new global report today - the International Day of Rural Women - calling for better recognition and support for women-led efforts to protect vulnerable communities from the devastating effects of drought. The report highlights 35 promising practices showcasing the efforts of organisations and community members, particularly women leaders, in combating, mitigating, and responding to drought and its deleterious impacts. This […]

todayOctober 15, 2024

Africa

Africa: New Report Showcases Women-Led Solutions for Building Drought Resilience

[ad_1] Bonn — Women at the Forefront of Combating Drought Women and girls are not only experiencing greater hardships but are also demonstrating remarkable leadership in the face of drought, finds the new report by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Launched on the occasion of the International Day of Rural Women, the report titled Women-Led Solutions for Drought Resilience calls for better recognizing and supporting women-led […]

todayOctober 15, 2024

Africa

Africa: Unicef Urges Global Action As 800 Million Children Lack Basic Hygiene Services in Schools

[ad_1] More than 800 million children around the world lack access to basic hygiene services, including water and soap, at their schools, according to the United Nations. The staggering figure, shared ahead of Global Hand washing Day, underscores the urgent need to improve hygiene infrastructure to protect children's health and well-being. Marking Global Hand washing Day on Tuesday, UNICEF reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring every child has access to hand washing facilities. The lack of basic hygiene in schools leaves […]

todayOctober 15, 2024

Africa

Africa: Does Parrot Farming Protect Wild Species? Wildlife Trade Researchers Review the Evidence

[ad_1] The lives of people and parrots have been entwined for thousands of years. These colourful, charismatic birds are kept as pets all over the world for companionship and entertainment. However, today, nearly one-third of the 400 parrot species globally face the threat of extinction. Among them is the endangered African grey parrot. This bird was commonly found in many parts of west and central Africa, but numbers in the wild have collapsed. For instance, in Ghana, its population has […]

todayOctober 14, 2024

Africa

Africa: Climate Change – Care for Humans, Other Species and the Natural Environment Is the Key to a Just Transition

[ad_1] Communities across the world are facing two worsening crises: a climate crisis and a care crisis. The evidence and urgency on the climate crisis has been expertly illustrated by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The root cause of this crisis is the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. This is due to excessive exploitation of fossil fuels, deforestation and industrial processes. In short, it is a result of development processes that have not been based on […]

todayOctober 12, 2024

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