
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Africa has contributed less than any other region to the greenhouse gas emissions that are widely held responsible for global warming. But the continent is also the most vulnerable to the consequences.
(Photo credit: Andrew Heaven)
Rio+20 should make sustainable land use a top priority
World leaders must promote effective land use methods to mitigate drought, says Luc Gnacadja of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.
How to create resilient agriculture
Durable food security and agricultural growth depend on development strategies with resilience built in from the start, says Gordon Conway.
21 March 2012
|
EN
Integrating water with climate change adaptation plans
Climate change adaptation initiatives can be built into water management programmes to protect water resources in Africa.
1 July 2011
|
EN
Source: UK Houses of Parliament
Reducing emissions through African agriculture
Agriculture, forestry and other land uses in Africa can help mitigate climate change while providing co-benefits.
8 July 2009
|
EN
Source: World Agroforestry Centre
Kenya homes in on emergency groundwater supplies
A UNESCO remote sensing project to identify underground water in areas hit by drought has started in a region of the Horn of Africa.
31 May 2012
|
EN
Impact of climate on mountain ecosystems under scrutiny
A capacity-building project on climate change aims to improve food security in the mountains of East Africa.
14 May 2012
|
EN