Environmental Protection
Global climate adaptation efforts are found wanting
We need a sea change in adaptation measures such as funding to reduce damages and losses from climate change.
Climate change is heating up, the UN warns
The last seven years have been the hottest on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
Alongside climate change, COP26 must address crisis facing ecosystems
“If we want to address climate change, we need to stop deforestation,” an expert stresses.
Rare owl sighting in Africa is a bright spot for biodiversity
Scientists who spotted the long-elusive owl say they hope it spurs biodiversity conservation efforts in Ghana's rainforests.
The Escazú Agreement shows how countries can collaborate to save species
International collaboration and environmental management across national borders is essential.
Air pollution is a growing problem in Africa, requiring long-term solutions
In 2017 alone air pollution killed an estimated 1.1 million people on the continent.