Climate change
To promote environmental awareness and encourage citizens to reduce their carbon footprint, the Environment Commissioner Dr Maria Panayiotou, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport and Minister Alexis Vafeadis, has initiated a free public transport scheme for the entire day of Earth Hour on Saturday, March 25. Private companies in
Climate change
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, is participating in Earth Hour 2023 by observing a one-hour switch-off of electricity across all its hotels in India on March 25th, 2023, from 8:30 to 9:30 pm. This symbolic gesture reflects IHCL's commitment to environmental
Climate change
As the global population continues to grow, Kenya is facing increasing concerns over food security. The country's agriculture sector players have been urged to adopt climate-friendly food production mechanisms to address the concerns of climate change and global food inflation. According to players in the sustainable farming systems,
Climate change
The North West Provincial Legislature will host the Agriculture Sectoral Parliament on Friday, 10 March 2023, to discuss climate change and its impact on food security in the province. The event, scheduled to take place at the North West Legislature Auditorium at 10h00, aims to create a platform for stakeholders
Climate change
The County Government of Nakuru is focusing on developing its water infrastructure to address the demand and supply gap, with the ultimate goal of increasing households' access to clean water. County Executive Committee Member (CECM) Dr. Nelson Maara announced the county's intention to enter into public-private partnerships
Climate change
Millions of rural Somali people continue to face severe food security challenges, with nearly 5 million experiencing acute food insecurity, and 960,000 facing catastrophic hunger. The situation remains critical, with the risk of famine persisting in some areas. To reverse the trend, sustained humanitarian assistance and transformative actions to
Climate change
Researchers from the University of Manchester have used machine learning to study the impact of monsoon variability on rice production in India. The study reveals complex non-linearities and interactions between climate and rice production variability, making it a crucial tool for improving food security in the region. The findings also
Climate change
The University of Southern California will lead a joint research effort with the University of Connecticut, the University of Washington, and Iowa State University to develop technologies for assessment of soil sustainability and health, tracking impacts of climate change on soils, and providing tools for ensuring food security. The Center
Climate change
President Jose Maria Neves of Cape Verde attended the XXXVI Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from February 18 to 19. The meeting focused on pressing issues such as food security, climate change, and energy policy in Africa, as well as the African Continental Free
Climate change
Climate change, public health threats, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have escalated food security concerns, threatening hundreds of millions of people across the world. U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) have reintroduced the Securing Allies Food in Emergencies Act (SAFE Act), legislation aimed at
Sustainable development
Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have made significant advancements in producing sustainable aviation fuel from biomass. A study published in the journal Fuel has demonstrated the synthesis, conditioning, and catalytic upgrading of 2,3-butanediol (BDO) fermentation broth into a jet fuel blendstock candidate. This breakthrough has the potential
Sustainable development
The Government of Guinea-Bissau and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have unveiled a new five-year Country Strategic Plan aimed at enhancing food security and improving nutrition in the West African nation. The plan, launched in collaboration with the government, focuses on building resilience to climate change, strengthening livelihoods,
