Ethiopia soil map arms farmers with new fertilisers in climate fight: This year, large parts of eastern and southern Africa - including Ethiopia, Somalia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and South Africa - were hit by a strong El Niño climate pattern, said Mamo of EthioSIS. The El Niño, which fizzled out around May, brought drought to ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Wallabies team … [Read more...] about SA News: Ethiopia soil map arms farmers with new fertilisers in climate fight
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Climate change health risks will hit the poor hardest – so what can be done? | The Conversation
Climate change health risks will hit the poor hardest – so what can be done?: The livelihood of this fishing community in Nigeria is being threatened as a result of climate change. Reuters/Akintunde Akinleye Discussions about climate change and the effects it will have on public health and the global burden of disease have been long in the making. These consequences are now … [Read more...] about Climate change health risks will hit the poor hardest – so what can be done? | The Conversation
Five tips for reward professionals in today’s tough socio-political climate
Five tips for reward professionals in today’s tough socio-political climate: The economy is battling some severe headwinds. In a volatile environment such as this, getting reward structures right is a critical test for reward professionals. We all know that our country and its economy face enormous challenges at present. As reward professionals, we need to face the fact that … [Read more...] about Five tips for reward professionals in today’s tough socio-political climate
Keeping pace with climate change in crop development | The Conversation
Keeping pace with climate change in crop development: Maize can be particularly sensitive to agricultural and climate conditions. ShutterstockIn a context of unprecedented climate change and food insecurity, adaptation in agricultural systems is critical in Africa. It is crucial to breed new varieties of staple crops that are adapted to deal with climatic conditions. This work … [Read more...] about Keeping pace with climate change in crop development | The Conversation
What Africa’s drought responses teach us about climate change hotspots | The Conversation
What Africa's drought responses teach us about climate change hotspots: People in Namibia are seeking ways to reduce vulnerability to problems like drought. ShutterstockThe world may still argue about whether or not climate change is for real. But in vast expanses of arid southern Africa, the daily struggle to cope with a changed climate is well under way. The lessons being … [Read more...] about What Africa’s drought responses teach us about climate change hotspots | The Conversation