Day: September 2, 2014
- Africa
Africans launch a petition call to action against Ebola
In an open letter, former heads of state as well as leaders from civil society and business launch a petition call for more solidarity and a more coordinated approach to deal with the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Ebola is having great economic and social impact, more so in a young democracy such as Liberia which has come out of…
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New report reveals rising risk of “Failed Seasons”
Report also highlights opportunities for innovation as climate change puts new pressure on Africa’s smallholder farmers With countries pushing agriculture to center stage, comprehensive report seeks “climate-smart” approaches for vulnerable small-scale farms that produce most of Africa’s food Small-scale family farmers across Africa – already struggling to adapt to rapidly rising temperatures and more erratic rains – risk being overwhelmed…
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