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Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
Land conservation initiatives are crucial in safeguarding the environment and mitigating the effects of climate change. By promoting actionable information and best practices, we can enhance restoration efforts and drive meaningful change. As the frequency and intensity of climate change impacts continue to rise, it is our collective responsibility to take decisive action—ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
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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Kinshasa suffered devastating floods on April 4-5 this year, which submerged homes and killed at least 33 people and displaced thousands. The disaster was triggered when the N’Djili and Nsuenge rivers east of the city burst their banks, submerging…
In the hills of Kakamega, Oliver Mukunza, a dairy farmer, has discovered that simple practices, such as ensuring cow comfort, can make a significant difference in defining success. The low-cost innovations are championed by the Sustainable Animal and Aquatic…
Deep in a remote village in Meru, Stella kneels under a tree in an almost bare landscape in a small rural community, letting dirt run through her fingers as she ironically marvels at the beauty of this land devastated…
ILRI leads initiative to breed low-methane cattle, helping farmers reduce emissions and support climate goals with sustainable solutions
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has announced that it has expanded its operational footprint in East Africa with the establishment of a new office in Kenya. The expansion complements its existing regional presence in Ethiopia, where it has…
CGIAR Science Week hosts a strategic dialogue on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion to show the efforts toward bridging of the gap
CGIAR positions itself to scale its Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods (SAAF) program, aiming to improve the lives and well-being of people
Deep in the heart of Dandora, in Nairobi’s Eastlands area, John Mwangi stands over the rubble that used to be home. He picks up a stone and throws it into the fast-moving Mathare River, sighing in exasperation, a victim…
African leaders said that continent’s production can be a success with adoption of technology, climate-smart agriculture, and empowering youth
The global shipping industry is under pressure to decarbonize as countries negotiate a carbon levy on shipping emissions in London this week.
The CGIAR Science Week Executive Director Ismahane Elouafi said the existence of hunger in a world of scientific advancements is troubling
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