Time is one of humanity’s greatest blind spots. We experience it as days, months, or years. But nature functions on much grander scales, measured in centuries, millennia and even longer intervals often lumped together as “deep time.” As paleontologists, we were trained to think in deep time. Yet, as conservationists, we’ve come to realize that time can be...Read More
The world took significant steps in recognising the importance of biodiversity and the health of our ecosystems to human life at the COP15 last December. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) has four goals that are aligned with three UN SDGs 12, 14 and 15. The four goals of the GBF call for action on:...Read More
Biodiversity in Nigeria, which encompasses the wide array of life forms and ecosystems within the country, is an indispensable and multifaceted asset that fundamentally underpins various aspects of economic, social, and cultural development. Nigeria boasts a rich and intricate ecological tapestry, characterized by a diversity of plant and animal species. Nevertheless, this precious biodiversity is...Read More
SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE DIRECTORATE OF STUDENTS SERVICES ORIENTATION WEEK PROGRAM FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/2024 TIME ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS VENUE MONDAY: 23.10.2023 7:00a.m. 12:00a.m – To receive students from Msamvu Bus Terminal Deans of Students/SUASO MLT 10 – Edward Moringe Campus & Nelson Mandela Freedom square Solomon Mahlangu Campus 12:00 p.m. 1.00 p.m. ...Read More
Sokoine University of Agriculture Directorate of Students Services Orientation week program for academic year 2023/2024 TIME ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS VENUE MONDAY: 23.10.2023 7:00a.m. 8:30a.m – Registration support & medical check-up (Those who did not access the service) • Dean of Students/ Staff • All freshers MLT 10 – Edward Moringe Campus & Nelson Mandela...Read More
About AFF The African Forest Forum (AFF) is an association of individuals who share the pursuit and commitment to the sustainable management, wise use, and conservation of the forest and tree resources of Africa for the betterment of the socio-economic wellbeing of its people and for the stability and improvement of its environment. The purpose...Read More
Your bee hives already have a queen each – so why create more? Well, you might want to start a brand-new hive, re-queen a hive that’s lost its leader or even sell queens to other beekeepers. Raising queens isn’t something to do in your first year of beekeeping, but it’s simpler than it seems. There...Read More
Cultivating one hectare of maize used to be an arduous task for Precious Banda, a farmer in Zambia. It would take her hundreds of hours to prepare her land before sowing and to keep it weed-free until harvest – equipped with nothing but a small hoe. She says it was backbreaking work: “I can still...Read More
Wednesday marked a groundbreaking moment as the European Parliament passed the ambitious EU Nature Restoration Law. The law’s passage marks a significant milestone in safeguarding our planet’s environment for future generations. Surviving The Knife-Edge Vote On Wednesday, a vote occurred regarding the revised law regarding the revised EU Nature Restoration Law. Following a tight race,...Read More