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Africa must find ways of dealing with extreme heatwaves or suffer a range of health problems, including fatalities.
Despite low shark attack numbers, many people are afraid of being bitten. There are, however, ways to steer clear of these creatures.
Hunting remains a controversial pastime. But that hasn’t stopped it attracting hunters wanting to track Africa’s wide array of wild animals.
There are several relatively unknown eco-friendly locations in Africa that adventure-seeking tourists would find delightful.
Africa has some wonderful beaches. A serious traveller should visit at least one of them once in a lifetime.
China has many climate issues, but the steps the country is taking to combat these issues is being recognised worldwide.
Africa needs to work on adaption strategies if it is to overcome the harmful effects of climate change.
China needs to do more to manage the balance between conservation and tourism to protect its rich biodiversity.
African countries stand a good chance at COP21 of getting their ideas across. There will also be a better opportunity for these countries to access climate finance.
Ethiopia is a country particularly vulnerable to climate change. It will hope to attract climate finance at CoP21 to help battle the effects of climate change.
Cheetahs face a number of threats in the Maasai Mara landscape but there are efforts underway to help them overcome these.
South African sharks have low levels of genetic diversity. This could pose a threat to their survival as a species.
South Africa has been slow to adopt renewable energy sources. One option, which has proved successful elsewhere, would be to install solar photovoltaic panels on rooftops in low-income areas.
India is pursuing numerous energy interests in Mozambique, where many people are without energy access. But this has come with a high carbon output.
Conservationists are increasingly looking to translocating rhinos. This not only ensures their safety but also enables improvements to their genetic health.
African delegations for the Climate Conference have met to discuss key issues they would like to see addressed in Paris. Finance and energy were among the topics raised.
We know that Africa’s cities need better sanitation. But is the global focus on private rather than shared toilets really the best approach?
Sanitation is a massive problem in East Africa. On the supply side there are a host of problems which are preventing people from accessing decent sanitation.
South Africa has been experiencing odd weather patterns during the month of November. It can be attributed to three culprits.
The water crisis in South Africa could have been avoided through better planning.
The current drought in southern Africa is as a result of a powerful El Niño event. Better planning and forecasting could help mitigate the effects.
Mozambique has long standing energy challenges and widespread energy poverty. To change this, particularly for people living in rural areas, it needs to democratise the way it supplies energy.
Solar is a vital piece of the energy puzzle for Africa, but there is an insect problem that comes with the light from solar.
South Africa’s pied crows are moving to areas where the climate suits them more.