APO News from Africa: The Gambia Welcomes UNCTAD’s Recommendations to Improve the Investment Climate: High-level government officials, private sector representatives and development partners participated in the presentation of UNCTAD's Investment Policy Review (IPR) of the Gambia in Banjul on 11 April 2017. The report, prepared at the Government's request, presents … [Read more...] about The Gambia Welcomes UNCTAD’s Recommendations to Improve the Investment Climate
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New Study Finds Worrying Climate Trend in Karamoja Over Last 35 Years
APO News from Africa: New Study Finds Worrying Climate Trend in Karamoja Over Last 35 Years: A new study carried out by the Government of Uganda and its partners has found a new weather pattern that threatens to worsen food insecurity in the Karamoja region if no action is taken. The study found that the average monthly rainfall in the region increased over the last 35 … [Read more...] about New Study Finds Worrying Climate Trend in Karamoja Over Last 35 Years
Men and women farmers in Benin are responding differently to climate change | The Conversation
Men and women farmers in Benin are responding differently to climate change: In Benin, women plant things which can be eaten while men planted things that earned them immediate income. ShutterstockAs climate change brings with it increased extreme weather events, one of the pressing issues for Africa’s farmers will be how to address these challenges. One dimension to be … [Read more...] about Men and women farmers in Benin are responding differently to climate change | The Conversation
EU-Seychelles partnership in climate change
EU-Seychelles partnership in climate change: The Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Seychelles undertook a site visit to La Digue in the context of the coastal flood adaptation and mitigation activities of the "Seychelles Global Climate Change Alliance project". She met with local stakeholders on La Digue. According to Marjaana SALL, Ambassador of … [Read more...] about EU-Seychelles partnership in climate change
The influence of climate change on fire activity in South Africa | The Conversation
The influence of climate change on fire activity in South Africa: Scientists work hard to understand fire activity and how it relates to vegetation communities, topography and climate change. Shutterstock-Fires are often seen as destructive. But when used properly it can be a force for good. For example, the floral biodiversity of savanna ecosystems is largely driven by fire … [Read more...] about The influence of climate change on fire activity in South Africa | The Conversation
