Leasing Our Land, Fueling Climate Change

At various times in the geologic past, the Earth had dense forests in low-lying wetland areas. Due to natural processes such as flooding, these forests were buried underneath soil. As more and more soil deposited over them, they were compressed.

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Wangari Maathai was well-known as a political, social, and environmental activist. In 1977 she started a grass-roots movement aimed at countering the deforestation that was threatening the means of subsistence of the agricultural population.

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National Adaptation Plans: Building Resilience to Climate Change
National Adaptation Plans: Building Resilience to Climate Change

In total, 60 developing countries and four developed nations have taken steps to establish National Adaptation Plans

Electric Vehicles Face Uncertainty in the Trump Administration’s Era
Electric Vehicles Face Uncertainty in the Trump Administration’s Era

China’s dominance in Electric Vehicles technology and production lays as a challenge to take the lead in clean energy investments.

What Trump’s Withdrawal from The WHO Mean for Global Health?
What Trump’s Withdrawal from The WHO Mean for Global Health?

The Trump administration has long criticized the WHO for mismanagement, inefficiencies, and perceived bias, particularly during pandemic

AGN Urges U.S. to Lead Global Climate Action
AGN Urges U.S. to Lead Global Climate Action

The AGN urges the new U.S. administration to lead by example in revitalizing global climate efforts and emboldening climate actions.

Trump Withdraws US from Paris Agreement
Trump Withdraws US from Paris Agreement

Signed in 2015 by 194 parties, the Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to 1.5°C and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050

Climate Change Ignites a New Era of Wildfires
Climate Change Ignites a New Era of Wildfires

Santa Ana winds, a predictable seasonal occurrence, amplifies wildfires as it increases the intensity, distance, and controllability aspects

Navigating Climate Agenda Challenges with Optimism
Navigating Climate Agenda Challenges with Optimism

Frontline communities are already leading the charge in the climate agenda as they showcase solutions that balance innovation with tradition

What Is The ‘Tripple Planetary Crisis’? What Can We Do About It?
What Is The ‘Tripple Planetary Crisis’? What Can We Do About It?

Triple Planetary Crisis requires necessary actions, not just local and individual lifestyle changes but also collective decisions globally

Madagascar Prepares for Devastating Tropical Storm Dikeledi
Madagascar Prepares for Devastating Tropical Storm Dikeledi

Tropical Storm Dikeledi is forecast to continue eastward over the southern Indian Ocean from January 17-19, before it dissipates January 20

Africa’s New Agricultural Strategy: Prioritizing Nutrition for Sustainable Development
Africa’s New Agricultural Strategy: Prioritizing Nutrition for Sustainable Development

Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, African Union and partners have developed a methodology for domestic investment targets for nutrition.

Post-Malabo Summit Steps up to Shape Africa’s Agricultural Future
Post-Malabo Summit Steps up to Shape Africa’s Agricultural Future

The post-Malabo meeting was pivotal as it aimed to chart the continent’s agricultural future for the next decade and strengthen it

Rainfall, Temperature Outlook for Eastern Africa: Jan 14-21st
Rainfall, Temperature Outlook for Eastern Africa: Jan 14-21st

Moderate rainfall, ranging between 50 and 200 mm, is expected in southern Kenya, central to western Tanzania, and much of Burundi.

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