The World Forestry Congress (WFC) will for the first time be held on African soil next year, announced Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Senzeni Zokwana on Monday. [Read more…] about World Forestry Congress for Africa
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Bushmen notice to sue
Africa’s last hunting Bushmen have given formal notice of their intention to sue the Botswana government over its “unlawful and unconstitutional” attempts to starve them off their ancestral land in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. [Read more…] about Bushmen notice to sue
Strategies to mitigate impact of climate change
The City of Johannesburg says it is working hard to put in place strategies that will help the city adapt to climate change. [Read more…] about Strategies to mitigate impact of climate change
African Marine Debris Summit
The first African Marine Debris Summit highlighted the urgent need for a collective action to be taken against the problem of marine debris facing the continent of Africa. The Summit – entitled “African lessons to inspire local actions” – took place at the SA National Biodiversity Institute at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and focused specifically on the issue of marine debris around the African continent. [Read more…] about African Marine Debris Summit
Disaster in Lower Omo Valley predicted
Three independent reports have warned that the controversial Gibe III dam, and land grabs for plantations, risk imminent ‘catastrophe’ in Ethiopia’s Lower Omo Valley. [Read more…] about Disaster in Lower Omo Valley predicted