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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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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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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Lusaka Zambia: Zambia has a proactive 2015 Forest Act that brings together stakeholders, including local people, to manage and conserve the nation’s forests. However, substantial deforestation is being caused by mineral mining, logging of indigenous species like as rosewood and African teak, and conversion of forest areas for agriculture. Is there anything you can do…
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Hydro energy comprises of 83percent of Zambia’s installed capacity. In 2015, climate change impacts reduced Zambia energy generation capacity by more than 50 percent. In 2020 Zambia had to load shed for more than 12 hours again when inadequate rainfall again led to a loss of more than 800 MW. Coal came in hardy to…
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