KUMASI (Eco Media) — A recent study has revealed that one in 10 people globally goes to bed hungry each night, totalling approximately 800 million individuals, which surpasses the combined populations of the European Union and the United States. In 2015, the United Nations adopted the goal of Zero Hunger Read more…
illustration: el_khalilulahi Saleem, 23, is fixated on his laptop playing a game. As the questions pop up, he clicks on the options and moves to the next. Unlike the usual phone games, this one he’s playing is on climate change. “I enjoy playing this game, it helps me with Read more…
KUMASI (Eco Media) — Ghana has become the third African country to introduce a carbon tax known as the “Emission Levy,” following in the footsteps of South Africa and Mauritius. Starting February 1, 2024, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has commenced the implementation of the Emissions Levy Act of 2023. Read more…
Image credit: United Nations KUMASI (Eco Media) — New research has shown that the solutions and initiatives businesses will take to mitigate climate change will lead to an increase in the price of goods and services. This is because businesses will spend on mitigating the climate change risk, which Read more…
Across the rolling hills of Hoima District in Uganda, a revolution is underway. This revolution is not fought with guns or grand pronouncements but with sunlight, wind, and the determination of women who are harnessing the power of renewable energy for their communities. For generations, rural Uganda has struggled with Read more…
Food banking is a vital aspect of agricultural and food systems that helps solve issues related to food waste, hunger, and the need for efficient distribution channels. In this explainer, we look at the key components, benefits, and challenges of food banking. In simple terms, food banking involves collecting, storing, Read more…
Ghana’s road safety crisis continues to claim lives at an alarming rate, with at least 6 people dying every day in road accidents in 2023, according to the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA). The latest data reveals a staggering 2,276 fatalities and 15,409 injuries from 14,135 reported road crashes involving Read more…
Sudan’s Gene Bank of Plant Genetic Resources, located in Wad-Madani, Gezira State, houses over 15,000 accessions to diverse plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. It faces an existential threat due to a devastating civil war that erupted in April 2023. Sudan is within a region of crop diversity for Read more…
Uganda, as with many other nations, is faced with the challenges posed by climate change, energy insecurity, and environmental degradation. To confront these issues effectively, it is important for Uganda to pass a comprehensive renewable energy law. Such legislation would champion the adoption of renewable energy sources, diminish reliance on Read more…
The global energy industry is undergoing a significant shift from traditional fossil fuels towards cleaner, renewable sources of energy. This change is crucial as the world is urgently trying to address climate change and reduce carbon emissions. However, it raises the question of whether Africa is ready to embrace and Read more…