The Head of Department for Ecosystems and Conservation together with the entire departmental team, proudly congratulates Dr. Ezekiel Mwakalukwa on being selected as the Best Employee of the Year for 2024/2025. Dr. Mwakalukwa’s commitment, visionary leadership and outstanding research expertise have not only sparked new energy within the department but also elevated the profile of […]
Rising global temperatures, driven by climate change, are expanding the reach of deadly fungal pathogens, particularly those in the Aspergillus family. New research highlights how these fungi, which already infect millions annually, could spread to new regions, including northern Europe, Asia, and the Americas. This article explores the growing threat of Aspergillus species, the factors […]
Speed read Resistance to antimicrobial drugs is rising with climate change, hitting poorest Increase in lower-income countries could be as high as 4.1 per cent by 2050 Climate must be central to policies to address antimicrobial resistance [NAIROBI] It is well known that poorer countries bear the biggest burden of resistance to antimicrobial drugs and […]
On May 1, 2025, President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango participated in a vibrant display of unity and camaraderie by singing the ‘Solidarity Forever’ anthem during the International Workers’ Day celebrations at Bombadia Ground in Singida, Tanzania. The event, a significant national gathering, drew thousands of workers, union leaders, and government […]
Vice President Dr Philip Mpango has urged African leaders to present a unified front in securing climate finance, stressing the importance of collective action to confront the growing threats posed by climate change. The message was delivered here yesterday on his behalf by Zanzibar Second Vice President, Hemed Suleiman Abdulla to delegates at the African […]
In new guidance, the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) is promoting the use of carbon credits to camouflage the fact that companies grappling with their indirect (scope 3) emissions are off track to reach their commitments. But carbon credits must not replace direct emissions reductions, NGOs warn. The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI), […]
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is aggressively rolling back climate protection policies. What will this mean for international net-zero emissions targets and the global energy transition? Since Donald Trump was elected U.S. president for the second time, the prospect of achieving a point of net-zero carbon emissions by midcentury has worsened. Given Trump’s systematic attacks […]
Sir Tony Blair has called for a major rethink of net zero policies, arguing that limiting energy consumption and fossil fuel production is “doomed to fail”. In a new report, the former Labour prime minister says voters “feel they’re being asked to make financial sacrifices and changes in lifestyle when they know the impact on […]
Submissions are open for the Oxford Saïd Global Climate Change Challenge 2025, a competition in which students and teachers from around the world are invited to join forces in combatting the climate crisis. The Climate Change Challenge, in partnership with Saïd Business School and the University of Oxford, aims to inspire high school students and teachers […]
Tornadoes, wildfires, tropical cyclones and sea level rise are all on the list of dangers made worse by climate change. Answering questions about how severe these disasters will be, how soon and how frequently they will occur, and what areas are likely to sustain the most harm is of vital importance. Responding to this need, […]