November 23, 2023
Africa: Give Wildlife a Seat At the Table
As we stand at a critical crossroads in climate change, we must recognise the inextricable link between nature and climate. This connection has been overlooked for far too long.… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Zambia: Communities Taking a Sting Out of Poaching With Alternative Livelihoods
As we approach the forest in the village to appreciate Andrew Mbewe's beekeeping enterprise, a bee from a hive close to the edge of the natural woodland stings him on the cheek. Read more »
December 20, 2022
Africa: Global Biodiversity Framework - a 'Good Compromise'
In a landmark agreement, all parties of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) adopted the draft Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) to protect at least 30%… Read more »
December 16, 2022
Africa: Digital Treatment of Genetic Resources Shakes Up COP15
In addition to its nutritional properties, quinoa, an ancestral grain from the Andes, also has cosmetic uses, as stated by the resource use and benefit-sharing permit… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Africa: Cop 15 - It's Time to Decide On a Future #AfricaClimateCrisis
It is no secret that humankind's past actions have accelerated the deterioration of ecosystems, negatively impacting our economies, societies, health, and cultures. It is estimated… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Kenya: Broken Relationship With Nature Exposed As Global Wildlife Population Plummets
Home to a variety of iconic and rare animal and plant species, freshwater lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and the expansive Indian Ocean coastline, Kenya's place as a biodiversity… Read more »
October 21, 2022
Rwanda: Tracking Social Media to Uncover Ivory Trafficking in Rwanda
Every morning, Valerie Mukamazimpaka, a businesswoman selling various food products from Rubavu, a district in Northwestern Rwanda, wakes up early morning to cross "Petite… Read more »
July 21, 2022
East Africa: East African Countries Seek Cross-Border Cooperation to Combat Wildlife Trafficking
For many years, East African countries were considered wildlife trafficking hotspots. Now conservation organisations have started to mobilise all stakeholders to combat the illegal… Read more »
July 08, 2022
Africa: New IPBES Report Offers Options for Sustainable Use of Wild Species
Fifty thousand wild species meet the needs of billions of people worldwide, providing food, cosmetics, shelter, clothing, medicine and inspiration. But now, a million species of… Read more »
July 05, 2022
Africa: Animals Are Core to Pandemic Prevention - We Must Strengthen Their Defences
The writer is executive director of HealthforAnimals, the global animal health association Read more »
July 04, 2022
Africa: Nature-Positive Ventures Crucial for Continent's Future - Experts
Africa's unique natural capital assets were the center of conversation at the 2022 Africa Green Economy Conference. Held in a hybrid format from June 27 to 30, participants… Read more »
June 30, 2022
Africa: A Voice for African Wildlife - a Conversation With Kaddu Sebunya
The CEO of the Nairobi-based African Wildlife Foundation, Kaddu Sebunya - in London to mark AWF's 60th anniversary while fundraising and lobbying - shares his thoughts with IPS on… Read more »
June 22, 2022
Africa: The Sustainable Use of Wild Species Is Important for Everyone
You probably use wild species far more often than you realise. For many people, especially in more developed economies, the use of wild species sounds like something quite removed… Read more »
August 10, 2010
Kenya: Deadly Cactus Good for Animal Feed
Joseph Ole Morijo is baffled by research findings that cactus plants can be used as animal fodder during drought. Not after he lost his entire herd of 152 goats and sheep to the… Read more »