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It would be better to proactively restructure South Africa’s electricity sector to spur innovation and investment and reduce costs before another crisis hits and further derails the economy.
60% of the world’s largest carnivores and herbivores are classified as being threatened with extinction
Southern African nations are seeking permission to trade in ivory, in direct opposition to the wishes of their northern neighbours.
Used tyres pose a serious environmental challenge. So far, traditional recycling methods have proved insufficient to solve the problem. New, eco-friendy alternatives are now being explored.
The amount of ivory on sale in Vietnam has increased by more than 600% in the past eight years. As China has taken a tougher stance on the ivory trade, sales in Vietnam have increased.
The construction of dams in Africa, in some cases, bring an unintended consequence – an increase in malaria in the surrounding areas.
The problem of climate change and crop development represents a challenge for agricultural systems across the globe.
South Sudan is a country where conflict is rife. This has had a knock-on effect on the country’s rich and varied fauna, and put conservation programmes in severe crisis.
The invasive mesquite tree has a negative impact on everything from biodiversity to human health. Management programmes are crucial.
‘Pokémon Go’ has the ability to make people wander around nature looking for fantasy creatures – but will this translate into people exploring real-life nature?
South Africa’s white shark population faced a rapid decline in the last generation. More concerning is that their numbers might already be too low to ensure their survival.
Freshwater is one of the most threatened resources on Earth. Dragonflies can tell us what we need to know about the state of this precious resource.
It is important to nurture local companies and increase domestic participation in Africa’s emerging oil economies.
EU officials argue that while the ban on ivory trade is right for some countries, it shouldn’t be all-encompassing. It has called on African range states to reach agreement on the issue.
Africa has largely been ignored when it comes to official global air quality programmes. Yet low-income countries like many of those in Africa are particularly affected by air pollution.
Crime on the ocean is not only about illegal fishing – it ranges from drug smuggling to human trafficking and modern-day slavery as well.
Understanding how drought is impacting on livelihoods and local governments can help in the development of longer term climate adaptation responses.
New research from Zambia’s Luangwa Valley identifies reforms needed for lion trophy hunting.
For the survival of iconic species in Africa, it is crucial that conservation efforts do not ignore conflict zones.
Pulses – or grain legumes – are indigenous foods that can play a massive role in tackling food security on the African continent.
Oil spills have long plagued the Ogoni people living in the Niger Delta. President Buhari is finally doing something about the pollution. But there are flaws in the government’s approach.
Despite numerous challenges, Rwanda has made significant agricultural strides.
Microbes have the ability to survive in extremely hot and cold conditions. This makes them invaluable tools for research: they can teach us how life has evolved and how we survive.
Smarter plant breeding practices are crucial in a world where climate change, deforestation and species reduction are an increasing problem.