Climate change
Researchers from the China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research have published a report on the complexities of managing water resources in the Mediterranean catchment, highlighting security issues and climate change impacts. The study focuses on the Var catchment in southern France, using a deterministic distributed hydrologic modeling approach
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African creativity and ingenuity were on full display at the African Union Innovation Festival 2025 (InnoFest'25), a premier continental platform that brought together young innovators, policymakers, and partners to celebrate and drive Africa's transformation. With over 70% of the continent's population under the age
Climate change
Research from Stanford University highlights the significance of advancing wildfire-retardant materials and suppression strategies to address the growing challenges of climate change. The study, recently published in Advanced Engineering Materials, emphasizes the need for sustainable solutions that combine effectiveness with ecological conservation. According to the research, direct suppression methods have
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Forest ecosystems in Taraba State, Nigeria, are experiencing increasing threats from deforestation, climate change, and land-use change, highlighting the need for robust monitoring tools to guide conservation strategies. A recent study employed remote sensing indices (NDVI, NDRE) and species distribution modeling (MaxEnt) to evaluate vegetation health and distribution across six
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Developing countries around the world will require significant investments to manage the impacts of climate change, with Central Asia being one of the most vulnerable regions. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the region faces severe climate-related challenges, including accelerated glacier melt, land degradation, prolonged droughts, and water
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Researchers at the University of Cukurova in Adana, Turkiye, have evaluated the drought tolerance mechanisms in 22 strawberry cultivars under polyethylene glycol (PEG)-induced drought stress in controlled greenhouse conditions. The study, funded by the European Union (EU), found that cultivar-specific drought response strategies, including sugar accumulation, chlorophyll stability, and
Climate change
Agricultural drought, exacerbated by climate change, poses a significant threat to food security and water resources in semi-arid regions, including Turkiye's Konya Closed Basin. A recent study utilized satellite-derived indices to monitor agricultural drought and proposed a drought vulnerability map to support targeted water management strategies and policy
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The International Conference and Training Workshop on 'Food Systems Transformation for Climate Actions' (ICTW-FSTCA 2025) emphasized the role of science and technology in addressing climate change, ensuring food security, and achieving sustainable development. The conference brought together representatives from over 27 OIC member and observer states to strengthen
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Island nations are reeling from the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, which has torn through the Caribbean, leaving widespread destruction and catastrophic consequences in its wake. The storm's Category 5 winds of almost 298 kilometers per hour have devastated Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti, with reports of at least
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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a report warning that developing countries will need at least $310-365 billion per year by 2035 to take adaptation measures to protect lives, livelihoods, and economies from the impact of climate change. However, the current financing lags far behind at around $26
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The World Bank has approved an additional grant of $18.34 million to support Sierra Leone in enhancing biodiversity protection, environmental sustainability, and climate change resilience. This funding will scale up activities under Phase 2 of the West Africa Food System Resilience Program (FSRP), focusing on Nature-Based Solutions (NBS). The
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President Donald Trump has taken to social media to claim that he has ended a war against climate change, citing a change of tone from Microsoft founder Bill Gates in a recent memo. Gates argued that while climate change will have "serious consequences," the focus on near-term emissions
