Johannesburg as a major city in South Africa has been experiencing rapid urbanization and high population growth. The environment and air quality in cities and neighboring suburbs or township are increasingly degrading due to urbanization. The problem that can be identified is that densification of cities often ignores the need for greenery or greenspaces, prioritizing buildings and motor vehicles.
Climate change is a global challenge with localized consequences, and Southeast Asia is among the most vulnerable regions.
In Malawi, the vulnerability of rain-fed agriculture to irregular rainfall patterns has recently been worsened by the limited capacity of smallholder farmers to cope with the drastic rising costs of fertilizer.
Across Europe, urban centers face mounting pressure to reduce emissions, conserve energy, and address climate change's sweeping impacts.
Forging a novel path, one that goes beyond conventional paradigms lies at the heart of channeling financial resources to bolster climate change adaptation and mitigation endeavors within developing countries.
More than 20% of Africa’s population is undernourished. Given the rising population growth rates and poverty levels, food availability remains a critical concern in Africa.
As we navigate the 21st century, the urgency to address climate change has reached an unprecedented level.
In an era of escalating environmental challenges, a shift toward a circular economy has become imperative for global and national sustainability.
A lot of climate change coverage and advocacy in defense of Indigenous communities is largely focused on other parts of the world such as the Amazonian and Andean communities yet little attention is given to African indigenous communities.
The forests of Africa are invaluable reservoirs of biodiversity, supporting numerous plant and animal species and playing an essential role in regulating the global climate.
The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) marks a critical juncture in the global response to the escalating climate crisis.
With record-high global temperatures scorching our planet, the urgency for decisive climate action has never been greater. This month, world leaders, business titans, and civil society representatives will gather in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.