Over the past two decades, countries have battled to reach meaningful multilateral consensus on reducing carbon emissions at international climate change negotiations. Globally, climate action strikes have increased...
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COP26: the 11th hour for international climate action and a crucial moment for Africa
Climate change is perhaps the epitome of a ‘wicked problem'. On the one hand, it is a relatively abstract concept, the concrete reality of which is difficult to communicate. On the other hand, its felt effects are...
China’s billion dollar dirty coal projects
China is investing heavily in coal-fired plants in Africa, even as it prioritises renewable energy at home As China pushes clean energy policies at home, it is exporting high-polluting coal fired thermal power...
Science isn’t enough to prevent disaster: the case of the desert locust plague in East Africa
East Africa is experiencing the worst desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) outbreak in decades. The outbreak began in early 2019 and science isn’t enough to save the livelihoods and ensure the food security of at...
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