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By Prof Peet van der Merwe Germany’s proposed ban on the import of hunting trophies over poaching concerns has drawn the ire of Botswana’s President, Mokgweetsi Masisi. Botswana is home to the world’s largest elephant population, which has grown to more than 130 000. Marauding elephant herds wreak havoc on local crops, properties
The southern African region is experiencing one of its worst droughts in decades, and millions are facing extreme food insecurity and water shortages, amidst a growing climate crisis, fuelled by the El Niño weather phenomenon. In a recent meeting between Reena Ghelani, UN Assistant Secretary General and Climate Crisis Coordinator for the
Ms Mia Strand, Nelson Mandela University South Africa has been announced as the Frontiers Plant Prize national winner in her country. The recognition is based on her work onReimagining Ocean Stewardship: Arts-Based Methods to ‘Hear’ and ‘See’ Indigenous and Local Knowledge in Ocean Management. 22 other national champions were named and drawn
Historically, Africa has been underrepresented in global research and development endeavours, with limited resources allocated to research initiatives compared to other regions. However, there is growing recognition of the immense potential for innovation and scientific advancement within Africa's diverse landscapes and communities. Subsequently, this is why research grants such as the Jennifer
The Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS) has been appointed as the interim host for the pan-African Digital Earth Africa Programme Management Office. A free platform providing satellite imagery and products specific to the African continent - and the world’s largest operator of the open data cube (ODC) infrastructure - Digital
