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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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Barotse flood plain at the Zambezi River

Barotseland: where women protecting the floodplain has nothing to show financially.

July 25, 2023 Sophie Mbugua Africa Climate Conversations, Environment, Oceans 22:59 1 Comment

Barotseland Zambia: The Barotse floodplain is a vast land area classified as a Ramsar site, with over 300 bird species and over 130 documented fish species. When flooded, it can reach over 550 000 hectares, acting as a sponge that slowly releases water to the nearby regions that receive low rainfall. But because of climate…

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Timely weather texts rescues Kenyan farmers.

Timely weather texts rescues Kenyan farmers.

August 30, 2022 Sophie Mbugua Africa Climate Conversations 11:30 0 Comments

In many African communities, traditional weather forecasting was relied upon to determine when famers would plant. Still among many communities it remains the most accessible and affordable source of weather information. However recurrent and persistent drought, has disrupted the weather patterns in Kenya. Rains no longer set in on expected months making uncertain the traditional…

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