By Joshua Rufus Abadi, PhD PFAS: The “Forever Chemicals” Threatening Global Water Safety Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), aptly nicknamed “forever chemicals,” have become a persistent menace to water sources.
The just-concluded United Nations climate change conference (COP29) saw the Africa Group of Negotiators push for an ambitious $1.3 trillion annual climate finance target by 2030, with a broader objective.
Agriculture 4.0, the fourth agricultural revolution, marks the dawn of a technologically infused approach to farming. Utilising advanced tools such as artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) devices, drones,.
By Dr. Joshua Rufus Abadi Climate change presents a growing crisis worldwide, but its impacts vary dramatically across different regions. Africa, while contributing the least to global greenhouse gas emissions,.
As the United Nations kicks off COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, stakeholders from around the world converge for what many are calling the “FINANCE COP.” This session aims to address escalating.
“We are waging a suicidal war on nature.” — UN Secretary-General António Guterres Each year on 6 November, the world observes the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the.
Africa, rich in natural resources, faces critical environmental challenges driven by climate change, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. With pressures from industrialization, agriculture, and urban expansion, the continent is increasingly adopting.
Rural communities in Africa are heavily dependent on agriculture, which significantly contributes to the continent’s overall GDP and accounts for over 60 per cent of employment. This reliance places the.
“Disasters don’t discriminate, and neither should our response. Youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they are also the leaders of today,” stated Mami Mizutori, the UN Special Representative.
At the recently concluded UN General Assembly (UNGA) 2024, Africa’s climate crisis once again took centre stage. Despite contributing minimally to global emissions, the continent bears a disproportionate share of.
