February 2, 2024 - Quest4Action

Biodiversity

Variety and genetic diversity of new trees key to successful forest and landscape restoration

Ensuring the availability of seeds and seedlings from a range of tree species is crucial if we are to meet global targets on the

Water

Unconventional water sources a way to fight water scarcity in Lebanon

Zahle is also known for the abundant Berdawni river that cuts through its historical downtown. People in Zahle take pride in tracing their roots

Sustainability

Growing African vegetables on buildings can save space and feed cities

As cities grow, more people need food. However, space for farming is limited in cities. Building facades can offer a solution for growing food.

Energy

Will developing countries benefit from the renewables boom?

The UN is helping to ensure that developing countries benefit from clean energy. In Madagascar, a promising initiative is showing the potential of clean

Climate

Climate change and farming: economists warn more needs to be done to adapt in sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan African countries strongly rely on the agricultural and forestry sectors. Agriculture contributes up to 60% of some countries’ gross domestic product. But the

Energy

South Africa and renewable energy: a 12-year-old programme offers insights for countries moving to cleaner power sources

The Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme is still considered a pathbreaker. Many have seen it as a blueprint because of its success

Water

Wetlands are superheroes: expert sets out how they protect people and places

In the past, wetlands were often seen as undesirable landscapes – waterlogged areas that were difficult to navigate, impossible to build on or farm,

Sustainability

Nigeria’s plastic ban: why it’s good and how it can work

Two weeks into January 2024, Nigerian authorities took steps to curb environmental degradation caused by plastic pollution in the country. The Federal Ministry of Environment

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Variety and genetic diversity of new trees key to successful forest and landscape restoration

Unconventional water sources a way to fight water scarcity in Lebanon

Growing African vegetables on buildings can save space and feed cities

Will developing countries benefit from the renewables boom?

Climate change and farming: economists warn more needs to be done to adapt in sub-Saharan Africa

South Africa and renewable energy: a 12-year-old programme offers insights for countries moving to cleaner power sources

Wetlands are superheroes: expert sets out how they protect people and places

Nigeria’s plastic ban: why it’s good and how it can work

Sentinels of Environment

Sentinels of Environment

Sentinels of Environment

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