On behalf of Sokoine University of Agriculture Management, we would like to wish all students the very best of luck for your ongoing exams.
The recent run of record-breaking warm temperatures here in Minnesota has spurred numerous casual conversations about climate change, including frequent half-serious exhortations of “welcome to the new normal!” While our short-term weather is not the same as the long-term climate, the past few years have certainly given us a hint of what the future may […]
The challenge of climate change transcends traditional environmental policies, requiring a comprehensive and collaborative approach that extends beyond national borders. While countries like China are making significant strides in transitioning to clean energy, the global community must recognize that achieving ambitious climate goals necessitates collective action. China’s leadership in clean energy transition is commendable and […]
Forest invasive species are any species that are non-native to a particular forest ecosystem and whose introduction and spread causes, or are likely to cause, socio-cultural, economic or environmental harm or harm to human health (adapted from FAO, 2015).Forest invasive species pose a significant threat to forest ecosystems worldwide. These species, which are not native […]
Woody Species Composition, Structure, Regeneration Status and Carbon Storage of Mkulazi Forest Reserve in Tanzania Ezekiel E. Mwakalukwa1*, Christoganus John1,2 and Paulo J. Lyimo1 1Department of Ecosystems and Conservation, College of Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O Box 3010 Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro, Tanzania 2Tanzania Forest Services (TFS) Agency, Magamba Nature Forest Reserve, […]
Structure, regeneration and carbon stocks of woody plants in the Litwang’ata village land forest reserve, Southwest Tanzania Ezekiel Edward Mwakalukwa1*, Samora Macrice Andrew2 1Department of Ecosystems and Conservation, College of Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O. Box 3010 Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro, Tanzania 2Department of Botany, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, University […]
At the beginning of the year, approximately 2,000 towns and cities across France faced the daunting reality of being uninsured. This predicament arose as insurance companies either hiked up premiums or terminated contracts altogether due to the escalating costs associated with covering damages caused by storms and flooding. The increasing frequency and severity of these […]
In a recent study published in Allergy, a group of researchers summarized the literature on climatic hazards linked to greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on atopic dermatitis (AD). Background AD, a common and burdensome skin condition, is characterized by an itchy rash affecting quality of life, with onset varying from childhood to adulthood. Environmental factors like […]
In Freetown, Sierra Leone, Zainab, whose last name is withheld, occupies a dimly lit office in the capital city. She dials a number on her phone and takes a deep breath as it rings twice before a man answers. “I’ve heard about the job opportunities in Lebanon,” the 29-year-old Sierra Leonean social worker says. “Life […]
At the COP28 Climate Talks held in Dubai, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) issues a compelling call to donors for urgent mobilization of additional resources. The primary objective is to scale up access to quality education for children who are disproportionately affected by crises and conflicts. In this critical moment, with the global community converging to […]