| Engineer Ukasha Tiibu Mohammed Ghana is currently facing a significant challenge: its infrastructure design and planning system is in disarray. Urban centres across the country are plagued by both natural and man-made disasters, including devastating floods, crippling traffic congestion, and deteriorating structures. This crisis has far-reaching consequences that Read more…
In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), comprising 17 interconnected targets aimed at tackling global issues such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and sustainable development by 2030. Globally, the SDGs have fostered cooperation and mobilized resources to address pressing challenges, driving progress in areas like education Read more…
Image Credit: @UNISNairobi The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has announced the cancellation of the Regional Climate Weeks because of a significant funding shortfall. This decision has raised concerns about the impact of global climate action and the disproportionate effect on indigenous and minority communities. However, it Read more…
Climate change has become an integral part of media coverage, necessitating journalists’ involvement in reporting and writing about it. The significance of climate change science underscores the importance of journalists in writing this information accurately. However, similar to any subject, there are common mistakes and potential pitfalls that journalists in 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 world is facing a critical moment in energy. As climate change becomes a bigger problem, we need to move away from using fossil fuels and instead use sustainable and renewable energy sources. This is important for the planet, our energy security, and our economic sustainability. Many countries, industries, and Read more…
The global issue of climate change is undeniably one of the most critical concerns our planet is facing today. The effects of this phenomenon can be felt across the globe, with devastating consequences for both humans and the environment. A peer-reviewed study published in Science Advances’ issue 43, volume 8, Read more…