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
Restoring nature is a complex and multifaceted process that demands rigorous monitoring to ensure its success. Effective monitoring is crucial for tracking progress, assessing the health of ecosystems, and adapting strategies to changing conditions. This process involves systematically collecting and analyzing data on various ecological indicators, such as vegetation cover, soil quality, and wildlife populations....Read More
Malaysia is one of the world’s mega-biodiverse countries, home to an extraordinary array of flora and fauna that cannot be found anywhere else on Earth. Its rich ecosystems, ranging from dense rainforests to coastal mangroves, support a wealth of species, some of which are critically endangered. Iconic wildlife such as the Malayan tiger, Bornean orangutan,...Read More
Agriculture plays a significant role in both contributing to climate change and affecting biodiversity. As a major driver of deforestation, land-use change, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the agricultural sector is responsible for approximately 19-29% of global GHG emissions. These emissions primarily arise from livestock production, rice cultivation, synthetic fertilizer use, and the conversion of...Read More
