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Satellites can help monitor and manage African droughts
Kenyan MP and remote sensing expert, Wilbur Ottichilo, argues the time is ripe for using satellites to spot developing African droughts.
The malaria myths of climate change
Contrary to oft-repeated claims, climate change is unlikely to cause a major rise in malaria, says medical entomologist Paul Reiter.
Africa Analysis: Securing the right climate deal
Time is running out for African countries to ensure that a global climate deal addresses their needs, says Linda Nordling.
Getting REDD right for Africa
To get the best for and from Africa, REDD negotiators must hear African viewpoints, says head of the African Forest Forum, Godwin Kowero.
Africa needs agroforestry to cut forest emissions
Growing trees among crops could sustain both environments and livelihoods in Africa, say F.K. Akinnifesi, B. Muys and O.C. Ajayi.
Climate deals should reward wider forest management
South Asian countries must be rewarded for afforestation, reforestation and carbon stock growth, say N. H. Ravindranath and Shamama Afreen.
Climate change: Bring Africa in from the cold
For Africa to effectively adapt to climate change, the rules of the game must change in Copenhagen, says Araya Asfaw.
Namibia cannot ignore the effects of climate change
Countries like Namibia cannot ignore the environment's contribution to national wealth in the face of climate change, says James MacGregor.
OPINION | 27 October 2008 | EN
Europe must admit Africa to carbon trading club
The time is right for Europe to change its carbon trading rules, giving Africa access to the market, writes Louis V. Verchot.
OPINION | 7 December 2007 | EN
Injustice of climate catastrophes inflicted on Africa
For Africans, there has been no justice so far in global action against climate change, argues Chukwumerije Okereke.
OPINION | 1 August 2007 | EN
How is climate change shifting Africa's malaria map?
Collecting comprehensive national and regional data could thwart the spread of malaria in Africa as conditions warm, argues Suad Sulaiman.
OPINION | 1 August 2007 | EN
Africa cannot turn a blind eye to climate change
African leaders need to stop ignoring climate change and incorporate mitigation and adaptation policies into development, argues Anthony Nyong.
OPINION | 1 August 2007 | EN
Is it time to stop treating Africa as a victim?
There is a history of resistance to the adverse effects of climate in Africa — so damage isn't inevitable, argues Katharine Vincent.
OPINION | 1 August 2007 | EN
Partnerships key to protecting environment
The state, business and media are vital to tackling Africa's environmental challenges, says Rwandan president Paul Kagame.
OPINION | 20 June 2007 | EN
Darfur needs technological solutions
Solving Darfur's problems means supporting new technologies to drive economic development, says UN secretary general Ban Ki-Moon.
Media can help fight climate change in Africa
The African media can play a crucial role in communicating climate information to the public, says Patrick Luganda.
OPINION | 24 January 2007 | EN
African science: in with the old, out with the new
Africa must nurture its existing scientific institutes rather than continue to churn out new centres of excellence, argues Narciso Matos.
OPINION | 13 December 2006 | EN
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