Water Security

#PHOTOCHALLENGE: DECEMBER 2021

#PHOTOCHALLENGE: DECEMBER 2021

That’s a wrap! 2021 has been a long yet fulfilling year for our community. While these stories bring us from mountains to deserts to coasts, they carry the complexity of raising deep concern, while also showcasing the beautiful landscapes and resilience in Afrika and its people. As you enjoy our December #PhotoChallenge, may it help you reflect on your 2021 journey and intentionally plan into the coming year!

#PhotoChallenge: October 2021

#PhotoChallenge: October 2021

October, a month of action, action and more action!

We come to you from our different countries, to showcase what we have been upto in the past weeks, what we are doing, or even our inspiration to keep acting for nature, climate and communities this month. From a water related poem to a walk in the escarpments of the Great rift valley, climate strikes to the mountain activities, we present to you our warmth to keep you motivated.

Enjoy our October #PhotoChallenge with us!

Special Call for Stories: Transforming Systems for Climate & Biodiversity

Special Call for Stories: Transforming Systems for Climate & Biodiversity

We are searching for solutions and innovation-oriented stories from producers, workers & consumers that link climate, biodiversity & systems! Learn more and submit your story today!

Una gota rueda sobre el hielo y cuelga sobre el vacío

Una gota rueda sobre el hielo y cuelga sobre el vacío

En América Latina, aparte de los famosos gigantes de hielo en la cordillera de los Andes al sur del continente también tenemos glaciares en zonas menos esperadas: los trópicos. Colombia tiene 6 glaciares, México tiene 3 y Venezuela tiene 1. Gracias a ellos tenemos agua fluyendo de las montañas a los campos agrícolas y a las ciudades…

Nature-based Solutions: Cases in African cities

Adoption of Nature-based Solutions specifically within cities has as well been identified to address a wide range of societal challenges; climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster risk reduction, economic and social development, human health, food security, water security, environmental degradation and biodiversity loss. A great deal of emphasis thus should be put on practical NbS so as to boost greening and eco-friendly cities across the African continent.