Land use Change

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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OPINION: Its time to stop the nature crisis.

OPINION: Its time to stop the nature crisis.

January 28, 2021 Nachilala Nkombo News 0 Comments

By Nachilala Nkombo  Nearly a quarter of Africa’s land is covered by forest. Zambia is fast losing its forest to deforestation. Sub-Saharan African countries consume fuelwood up to 200 percent times more than the trees’ annual growth rates. Hence, causing deforestation, lack of timber resources, and habitat loss for the species living in it. Many…

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