Rather than scaling innovations directly, IITA’s role is to provide proof of concept and work with governments, NGOs to scale best practices
As AMCEN20 continues, the expectations are high, not only for declarations, but for frameworks that can guide Africa forward
The annual wildlife migration across the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem has long captivated the world. It is a breathtaking movement of over 1.5 million wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes through one of Earth’s most iconic corridors. The World Book of Records has…
Hellen Dena, Lead of Greenpeace Africa’s Pan African Plastic Project, said plastic crisis is disproportionately affecting African communities
Since late June, 111 people have died following a spell of torrential monsoon rain and flash floods in Pakistan. The country, which is ranked number one in 2025 as the most climate-impacted, is facing an unprecedented heatwave in its…
Wetlands are crucial sources of food, freshwater, and habitat for countless species, and millions of people, especially local communities
According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, small-scale fisheries account for nearly 40% of the global fish catch. Despite climate change threats, governments lack data to help fishers adapt. To help address that gap, the international research partnership CGIAR recently…
AMCEN-20, an anniversary at 40, is themed “Four Decades of Environmental Action in Africa: Reflecting on the Past and Imagining the Future.”
The world over, conversations about climate change are not complete without highlighting the effects of food systems. Usually, the focus is on crop yield; however, the size of the harvest does not necessarily translate to nutritional value. Preliminary research…