The potential of African cities in tackling global climate change: JOHANNESBURG – The C40 Cities Forum will be held in Africa for the first time; Africa’s leading city officials to connect with investors at C40 Cities (https://www.C40.org/) ’ industry-leading sustainability Forum in Johannesburg on 12th June. The event aims to highlight the huge investment opportunity in … [Read more...] about The potential of African cities in tackling global climate change
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How African penguins change their hunting habits when there’s less food | The Conversation
How African penguins change their hunting habits when there's less food: How African penguins hunt and feed their chicks gives insight into the health of the marine ecosystem. ShutterstockSeabirds are the world’s most threatened bird group. The latest State of the World’s Birds shows that there’s a high proportion of threatened species particularly penguins, albatrosses and … [Read more...] about How African penguins change their hunting habits when there’s less food | The Conversation
How climate change could affect some of West Africa’s iconic bird species | The Conversation
How climate change could affect some of West Africa's iconic bird species: shutterstock If scientists know how particular species are responding to the realities of global climate change, they can help to recommend better conservation strategies. But information about climate change response and adaptation is either limited or not available for many tropical bird species. This … [Read more...] about How climate change could affect some of West Africa’s iconic bird species | The Conversation
Financing energy projects in Africa: “the traditional business model needs to change”
Financing energy projects in Africa: “the traditional business model needs to change”: African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa to gather 10 000+ in Cape Town in May Photo: Spintelligent “Honestly, I think the business model for energy investment needs to change” says Penny Herbst, Director Strategy for Africa GreenCo. “There are far too many players that are comfortable with … [Read more...] about Financing energy projects in Africa: “the traditional business model needs to change”
How a Japanese system can help African cities adapt to climate change | The Conversation
How a Japanese system can help African cities adapt to climate change: As African cities like Lagos in Nigeria become increasingly populated, climate change adaptation is key. Onome Oghene/EPASub-Saharan Africa is already experiencing the realities of a changing climate – and the situation is only going to get worse. The reasons for this are complex. And they’re exacerbated … [Read more...] about How a Japanese system can help African cities adapt to climate change | The Conversation
