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COP 16 : Positive Outcomes for Land Restoration, Drought Resilience

Dec 18, 2024 | scienceafrica.co.ke | Science Africa

By Science Africa correspondentTo restore more than one billion hectares of degraded land and build resilience to drought, at least USD 2.6 trillion in total investments are needed by 2030. This is according to estimates by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). As the COP 16 concluded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia various pledges were made to achieve this goal including the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership.
COP 16 Charts Path for Global Action on Land, Drought

Dec 18, 2024 | scienceafrica.co.ke | Science Africa

By Sharon AtienoCountries have committed to prioritize land restoration and drought resilience in national policies and international cooperation as an essential strategy for food security and climate adaptation. The commitment was made as the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) concluded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Out-of-pocket Health Payment Impoverishing Millions of Africans

Dec 15, 2024 | scienceafrica.co.ke | Science Africa

By Gift BritonAs the world marked Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day on 12th Dec 2024, a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa has revealed an alarming impact of out-of-pocket payments for healthcare across the continent. An out-of-pocket cost is the difference between the amount a doctor charges for a medical service and what any health insurer pays, including formal and informal expenses directly related to the cost of seeking care.
UNEP’s 2024 Champions of the Earth Recognizes Six Bold Environmental Leaders

Dec 13, 2024 | scienceafrica.co.ke | Science Africa

By Joyce OjanjiThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has announced six recipients of the 2024 Champions of the Earth, honored for their outstanding leadership, brave actions and sustainable solutions to tackle land degradation, drought and desertification.
QualiBasic Seed Company (QBS) Appoints New Managing Director

Dec 9, 2024 | scienceafrica.co.ke | Science Africa

By Joyce OjanjiQualiBasic Seed Company (QBS) has appointed Paul Kapapula as the new Managing Director effective December 1, 2024. QBS is a leading provider of Foundation Seed, serving seed companies across East and Southern Africa. It is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with subsidiaries in Zambia and South Africa.
Good Sanitation, Vaccination Crucial to Eliminate Polio in Kenya

Dec 9, 2024 | scienceafrica.co.ke | Science Africa

By Treezer Michelle AtienoPolio, a disease that can cause irreversible paralysis, is nearing global eradication thanks to vaccination efforts. Yet, in Kenya, vaccine-derived polio strains persist. According to Dr. Christine Chege, a pediatrician and pediatric infectious disease specialist while wild poliovirus has been eradicated, the oral polio vaccine (OPV), which was instrumental in controlling the disease, , in areas with poor sanitation.
COP16: Private Sector Builds Drive for Sustainable Land Management

Dec 8, 2024 | scienceafrica.co.ke | Science Africa

By Joyce OjanjiIn response to a call launched by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) at the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16), private sector representatives met to discuss their role in ensuring sustainable land, soil and water management.
US$ 2.15 Billion Pledged for the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership

Dec 5, 2024 | scienceafrica.co.ke | Science Africa

By Joyce OjanjiThe Kingdom of Saudi has announced the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership, to leverage public and private finance to support 80 of the most vulnerable and drought-hit countries around the world. An initial US $2.15 billion has been pledged towards the Riyadh Partnership by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (US$150 million), the Islamic Development Bank (US$1 billion) and the OPEC Fund for International Development (US$1 billion).
Launch of World Drought Atlas Calls for Radical Action to Reduce Risks

Dec 5, 2024 | scienceafrica.co.ke | Science Africa

By Sharon AtienoAs global leaders gather in Saudi Arabia for the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16), the unveiling of the World Drought Atlas is a wake-up call for urgent action at all levels to manage and mitigate drought risks. About 55 million people are directly impacted by drought annually. Estimates show that by 2050, the situation will worsen with three in four people being affected.
Researchers urge countries to embrace research findings on water to actionable policies

Dec 5, 2024 | scienceafrica.co.ke | Science Africa

By Duncan Mboyah – Special CorrespondentResearchers have urged African countries to embrace research findings on water security to actionable policies to mitigate impacts of climate change. Prof. Daniel Olago, Research Director at the Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation (ICCA) at the University of Nairobi said that climate change and variability affects water cycle and leads to water scarcity and increased competition of the resource.