Abstract Global climate change and anthropogenic pressure are increasingly adding stress to critically endangered plant species. Unfortunately, the responses of these species are largely unknown in the African tropics to a great extent partly because of limited research. To implement sustainable conservation or adaptation strategy, it is necessary to understand the impacts of climate change...Read More
Abstract The last remnants of lowland forests in eastern Africa are biodiversity hotspots as they host a unique set of endemic animal and plant species. However, the diversity of the forests is threatened by man-made disturbances, including the introduction of non-native plant species. Here, we assessed the current extent and drivers of the spread of...Read More
Sokoine University of Agriculture in Tanzania invites Applications from qualified candidates for admission to the Under–graduate (degree and non-degree) Programs for the academic year 2023/2024. Form four, form six and diploma graduates with required performances detailed under each program are encouraged to apply. Applicants with special needs/cases (disability) are encouraged to apply and advised to...Read More
Carbon trading projects play a vital role in Tanzania’s efforts to combat climate change and achieve sustainable environmental development. These projects are governed by specific regulations that provide a legal framework for their control and management. The objective of these regulations is to enhance environmental conservation and contribute to global greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets....Read More
Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) has successfully concluded the compensation process for seven villagers in Magingo village, Madaba district, Ruvuma region. These villagers have agreed to allow their land to be utilized by the university for the establishment of a timber processing and value addition factory for forest products. As part of the compensation, the...Read More
The Cambridge Masters in Conservation Leadership invites applications for entry in 2024. The full-time masters program during one year is aimed at graduates of leadership potential with at least three to five years of experience relevant to biodiversity conservation. Scholarship programs offer support to students from developing countries. The application deadline for program admission is...Read More
The Ocean Conservation Trust offers small grants to organizations or individuals that deliver conservation projects. Projects can be research-based, educational or community events but must contribute towards a healthy Ocean. There is no geographical restriction on where projects might be located. The maximum grant awarded per application is £5,000. Applications close 15 October 2023. Link...Read More
Michele Bullock[*] Deputy Governor Sir Leslie Melville Lecture Canberra – 29 August 2023 Audio Melville is of course renowned for his contribution to the establishment of central banking in Australia. On that front it is a challenging time as we seek to return inflation to target in a reasonable timeframe and to preserve gains in the labour...Read More
Investments are needed around the globe to mitigate climate change, but it is in developing countries, where population growth and economic growth prospects are greatest, that climate mitigation investments need to grow the most. This column argues that closing the climate investment gap in these countries requires rechannelling of Special Drawing Rights to Multilateral Development...Read More
Children have the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, and governments must urgently act to ensure this, the United Nations says. In a new report, the UN Child Rights Committee says that climate change is affecting children’s rights to life, survival and development. It says young children are among the most vulnerable, yet...Read More
