Conservation

71% of African conservation NGOs say global partnerships need reforms.

71% of African conservation NGOs say global partnerships need reforms.

September 19, 2023 Sophie Mbugua Africa Climate Conversations, Environment 36:13 0 Comments

Not only are local communities and organisations essential for conservation but also for addressing issues of sustainability, poverty reduction, and economic development in Africa. However, local organisations collaborate with international organisations to assist these communities in protecting the biodiversity they inhabit, conserving fauna, adapting to climate change, and enhancing their social and economic well-being. According…

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African spiritualism

How African spiritualism has helped conserve Zambia’s Barotse floodplain

June 12, 2023 Sophie Mbugua Africa Climate Conversations, Environment, Oceans 36:21 0 Comments

Mongu, Western Zambia: According to African eco-spiritualism, the human being is a steward, not a master of the earth. As a result, the planet exists as a trust passed down from prior generations for the current generation to hold as guardians for future generations, rather than as an investment opportunity. Learn how a Kenyan indigenous…

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Barotse

The Barotse floodplain: it’s importance threats and solutions.

May 30, 2023 Sophie Mbugua Africa Climate Conversations, Environment 39:04 0 Comments

Western Zambia: Did you know that the Barotse floodplain, located in Zambia’s western province’s upper Zambezi basin, is home to approximately 339 bird species and 129 recognised fish species? When flooded, it can cover over 550 000 hectares, acting as a sponge that gently releases water to surrounding low-rainfall areas. The Kariba dam provides hydroelectric…

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