Alejandro Prescott Cornejo

Oct 11, 2024 | mongabay.org | Alejandro Prescott Cornejo

BackgroundIn Africa, the devastating effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident. Numerous countries in this region are grappling with a myriad of challenges, including frequent flooding, prolonged droughts, failed crop yields, land degradation, and biodiversity loss. The disruptions caused by climate change have compelled farmers to abandon traditional agricultural practices in favor of new methods that significantly impact the overall production system.

Oct 1, 2024 | mongabay.org | Alejandro Prescott Cornejo

Are you a journalist or aspiring writer from Africa looking to improve your science and environmental writing skills? Want to learn how to navigate the intricacies of writing for Mongabay Afrique? Mongabay’s upcoming webinar will provide valuable insights into crafting well-written articles, mastering punctuation, and understanding the rules of grammar that shape impactful science journalism.

Sep 30, 2024 | mongabay.org | Alejandro Prescott Cornejo

As the climate crisis worsens, scientists and policymakers are increasingly considering geoengineering concepts as a potential solution. However, deploying or researching technology, like solar geoengineering, remains highly controversial, with scientists on either end of the divide. In this Mongabay webinar, journalists will learn how to better cover geoengineering concepts, while exploring the policy, research, and ethical questions surrounding them.

Sep 6, 2024 | mongabay.org | Alejandro Prescott Cornejo

Mongabay is excited to announce the opening of applications for the second cohort of our Africa Environmental Reporting Fellowship. This fellowship is aimed at fostering environmental journalism in Africa, particularly in French-speaking regions. In November 2023, Mongabay officially expanded its coverage of environmental and conservation news in Africa by launching a news bureau dedicated to producing our renowned and award-winning brand of journalism in both French and English.

Jul 1, 2024 | mongabay.org | Alejandro Prescott Cornejo

In Bolivia’s San Rafael Municipal Reserve, illegal encroachments, known locally as “avasallamientos,” were causing significant deforestation and environmental degradation. A November 2023 report by Mongabay’s Spanish-language news bureau, Mongabay Latam, revealed that these invasions, mainly driven by corn and soybean cultivation, illegal logging, and the commercialization of precious wood, were rapidly destroying this protected area and leading to significant forest loss.