Bulawayo, Zimbabwe — Global biodiversity is disappearing at breakneck speed and, in the process, threatening the future of humanity. The loss is not a future threat but a present crisis that Dr. Luthando Dziba, the new Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), believes can be tackled with science-based policy…
Members of the Mt. Kulal community during a sensitisation session on the unique bird species found in the forest. PHOTO/EAWLS. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] The recent declaration of Mt. Kulal in Marsabit County as Kenya’s 70th Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) represents a scientifically significant step forward in biodiversity conservation, both nationally and globally….
Lusaka — The World Bank is expanding support for Zambia’s watershed management and forest conservation, approving the second phase of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD II) project aimed to improve sustainable management of over 680,000 hectares of land and enhance livelihood resilience for over 650,000 people in targeted vulnerable communities of Zambia’s…
Karura Forest is a 1,041 hectare urban sanctuary located in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. It serves as one of the city’s largest remaining green spaces and sits in the northern part of the city, providing recreation and environmental services to millions of residents. Notably, it is one of the largest urban gazetted forests in the world….
LoRaWAN gateways are installed near key lodges with internet access. In remote conservation environments, infrastructure is sparse and wildlife is under constant threat. Having real-time, 24/7 visibility isn’t just a game-changer, it’s a must. As a South African-based IOT connectivity company, IOTDC delivers scalable, low-power solutions using innovative LoRaWAN technology. Through this, wildlife reserves can…
Nice, France — While the island states in the Pacific may be modest, the ocean that surrounds them represents a huge oceanic state–an area equivalent to the entire European Continent. And for the first time, 22 Pacific Island countries and territories have pledged to manage 100 percent of the Blue Pacific Continent sustainably and protect…
