By: TEMWA MHONE Patricia Mussa of Kambalame Village in Machinga District walks out of her smoky grass-thatched kitchen while sneezing and scratching her itchy, watery eyes. “I am forced to smoke from the open fireplace every time I am cooking meals for my family,” says the mother of five in Read more…
Image: Delegates around the COP29 venue (Photo: UN Climate Change – Habib Samadov) In the warm heart of West Africa, where the rhythms of life pulse through the land, I stand as a climate action activist and environmental storyteller. Driven by the urgency of a rapidly changing climate and Read more…
MALAWI (Eco Media) — Lilongwe has become the first African capital city to back the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. It is one of two Malawian cities, alongside Mzuzu, that have now endorsed the proposal. The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative is a global movement aimed at accelerating the Read more…
Globally, approximately 800 million individuals, which surpasses the combined populations of the European Union and the United States, go to bed hungry, highlighting the pressing issue of food insecurity. Food banks play a crucial role in addressing this challenge by providing food to those in need. The Global Food Banking Read more…
It is past midday in Asubia, a farming community in Western North Ghana. As the sun scorches, Abubakar, 50, walks on the brown leaves between cocoa trees on his farms, inspecting the progress of his crops. ‘’I have been farming cocoa for more than 30 years, it is what I 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…