By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Across Africa, the effects of climate change are increasingly widening the gaps in access to essential resources like food, water, and energy. Despite the continent’s vast arable lands, rich mineral reserves, and immense potential for solar and wind power, many African countries remain vulnerable to climate shocks. These shocks, combined with heavy debt…
In response to the Declaration, President Ruto and the Bank Chief recognised Africa’s youth as the biggest asset for Africa and the whole world, praising their dynamism and innovation. Hundreds of young people from across Africa are demanding a significant role in decision making for climate action. Youth leaders, entrepreneurs and policymakers presented the Africa Youth Climate Assembly Declaration…
Distinguished Ministers, Delegates, colleagues, and friends, All Protocols observed. Greetings to you all! For nearly 40 years, the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment has served as a guiding light in perilous environmental times. It has helped this diverse continent forge consensus around the most pressing threats to our planet – and it has given Africa a powerful voice…
TANZANIA has the potential of transforming its economy and become a leading nation in Africa if will properly implement agroforestry programme. Minister of State, Vice-President’ Office (Union and Environment), Dr Selemani Jafo said that agroforestry is a key tool for both climate change mitigation and adaptation, as trees help store large amount of carbon. He made the remarks during the launch…
Summary The forum came up with a proposal for the establishment of a special fund to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change to developing countries Dar es Salaam. You might have heard several times about the devastating impact of climate change, but you don’t get the real picture of what it is. But the magnitude of its impact…
Summary The new plant seems to come alive at night when the leaves bloom under moonlight but as soon as the sun comes out, the plant goes with its leaves looking slightly weathered. Arusha. Botanists have discovered what could be the world’s newest type of vegetation in the form of a lone, spear-shaped and nocturnal plant growing in Northern…
Summary The government is continuing inspecting warehouses and shops to identify other harmful pesticides Dar es Salaam. The government has banned the use of 44 pesticides that are harmful to human health and the environment, deputy Agriculture minister, Anthony Mavunde, told the Parliament yesterday. He was responding to a question from Special Seats MP, Asha Abdullah Juma, who sought…
A new analysis from the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, shows that some 190 million children in 10 African countries are at the highest risk from a convergence of three water-related threats – inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); related diseases; and climate hazards. The study, released on Monday ahead of the historic UN Water Conference, reviewed household access to…
Forests are often called the lungs of the planet, because they absorb harmful carbon dioxide and produce life-giving oxygen so it’s no exaggeration to equate healthy forests with healthy people, the theme of this year’s International Day of Forests. Covering 31 per cent of Earth’s land and providing a home to 80 per cent of all land-based species, forests…