Changes needed are major but also practical and affordable, report says, and would bring trillions of dollars in benefits Damian Carrington Environment editor @dpcarrington Global plastic pollution could be slashed by 80% by 2040, according to a report from the UN Environment Programme (Unep). The changes needed are major, but are also practical and affordable, the...Read More
? Job Advertisement ? Lecturer – Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology (Division of Biochemistry) Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences University of Petrolia The University of Petrolia’s Department of Biochemistry, Genetics, and Microbiology is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our esteemed faculty as a Lecturer. As a key...Read More
Speaking during the opening of Tanga City’s largest Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) depot built by Lake Gas Limited, a member of the Lake Group of Companies, Managing Director/CEO of Absa Bank Tanzania Limited, Obeid Laiser, promised to continue to support the company’s efforts to increase investment in LPG supply in order to reduce the use...Read More
USADF Call for Proposals Deadline for Applications: June 30, 2023 USADF invites applications from registered African agricultural cooperatives, producer groups, processors, and enterprises for grant financing. Grants will support solutions that extend your organizations’ own capabilities to increase your revenues, create jobs, improve farmer incomes, and achieve sustainable market-based growth. USADF is accepting applications in the...Read More
The Centre of Excellence in Agri-Food Systems and Nutrition (CE-AFSN) at the Eduardo Mondlane University, is implementing a World Bank funded project aiming to train MScs and PhDs in Agrifood Systems, Nutrition and climate Change. CE-AFSN is hereby inviting interested candidates to apply for scholarships and admission to programs to study master’s and doctoral programs....Read More
WorldVeg Golden Jubilee Year Student Research Fellowships WorldVeg HQ, Taiwan The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is a non-profit, autonomous international agricultural research center with headquarters in Taiwan and five regional offices in Africa and Asia. WorldVeg conducts research and development programs that contribute to realizing the potential of vegetables for healthier lives...Read More
Forest tourism has become an increasingly popular trend in recent years, with travelers seeking out natural beauty and adventure. China boasts some of the most stunning forest landscapes in the world, including the Avatar Mountains of Zhangjiajie. These towering sandstone pillars are known for their otherworldly beauty and have become a top destination for nature...Read More
Once upon a time in China, there was a beautiful place known as Shiziguan, nestled in the lush greenery of Sichuan province. The people of Shiziguan lived harmoniously with the natural environment, taking care of the surrounding forests and wildlife. However, as time passed, the community became increasingly concerned about the impact of human...Read More
Interest in private financing of restoration is growing, but funding remains low. Semi-structured interviews with financial actors and restoration finance experts show that there are some market incentives for private actors to finance restoration, but policy mandates are needed to scale private finance and ensure it is steered towards ecologically sound and equitable objectives....Read More
A spoonful of honey reveals the secret life of bees A new study carried out in Finland and Sweden demonstrates that DNA traces preserved in honey are like an open book narrating the activities of the bees that make it. (Image: Helena Wirta) Have you ever wondered about the role of bees in their surroundings?...Read More
