KILOLO, IRINGA, MUFINDI, NJOMBE, WANGING’OMBE MBEYA VIJIJINI, MBOZI, SONGWE WAJIBU NA MAJUKUMU YA KAZI: Kusimamia uandikishaji wa wakulima waliokidhi vigezo vya mradi Kukusanya na na kutuma taarifa za Marejesho za Wakulima Kutoa Mrejesho wa Maendeleo na changamoto kwa Msimamizi Kushirikiana na wakulima katika kufanikisha Utekelezaji wa Mafanikio ya Mradi SIFA ZA MWOMBAJI Awe na elimu...Read More
A research project titled Enhancing the Usability of Biodiversity Data for Sustainable Conservation and Livelihoods in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania reveals the presence of over 3,935 biodiversity species in the natural forests of Kilombero, Udzungwa, and UluguruA research project titled Enhancing the Usability of Biodiversity Data for Sustainable Conservation and Livelihoods in the...Read More
The recent Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) highlights a remarkable milestone in intra-African agricultural trade, which has surged to a new high of US$ 17 billion. This achievement not only surpasses the previous peak set in 2013 but also reflects a significant recovery and growth trajectory despite the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The...Read More
From August 27 to 29, 2024, the African Union Commission (AUC) convened a pivotal three-day consultation in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on the Common African Position on Climate Change, Peace, and Security. This significant event brought together policymakers, experts, and stakeholders from across the continent to address the intricate interplay between climate change and its impacts...Read More
Climate change refers to long-term alterations in the average weather patterns that define Earth’s local, regional, and global climates. These changes have become increasingly evident in recent decades, primarily due to human activities that have significantly altered the composition of the atmosphere. The burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas for...Read More
Forest fires in Türkiye have increasingly become a severe concern, with recent updates from the Forest Engineering Department at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (İÜC) highlighting a worrying trend. The country is currently grappling with approximately 2,000 forest fires each year, marking a notable rise from historical averages. This escalation in fire incidents represents a substantial increase compared...Read More
As humans continue to reshape the planet’s climate and ecosystems through activities such as deforestation, industrialization, and the burning of fossil fuels, scientists are increasingly turning to Earth’s history for insights into potential future scenarios. This quest for understanding draws on a variety of natural archives, among which glaciers stand out as particularly valuable. These...Read More
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY Undertake studies on opportunities and interventions to facilitate the development of value chains of biodiversity products and services in Africa’s forest biodiversity hotspots to support community resilience to climate change. SPECIFIC TASKS Identify, map and profile existing value chains of biodiversity products and services in the selected forest biodiversity hotspot, including...Read More
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: Undertake studies on: a) extent to which national instruments governing issues related to desertification, biodiversity and climate change address forestry and related sector plans to inform the design of measures to improve their coordination in forest biodiversity hotspots; and b) stakeholders capacity needs for biodiversity hotspots management to inform development of training modules/guidelines for mainstreaming...Read More
1. PURPOSE OF THE WORK Undertake a mapping of the various media (institutions and outlets) that exist in Anglophone and Francophone Africa and to assess their capacity needs in reporting forestry and related issues, then develop a guide for scientific reporting on biodiversity, climate change, landscape and forest management as well as renewable energy, for...Read More
