by Joshua Kimera Across the globe, urbanisation continues to surge, leading to the proliferation of informal settlements known as slums. These densely populated areas, characterised by inadequate housing, limited access to basic services, and precarious living conditions, pose significant challenges to sustainable urban development. While slums persist as a pressing issue in many countries, the …
by Esrat Jahan Onty Photo credit: Ron Lach Sea beaches, with their micro waves and vast expanse, serve as constant magnets for tourists seeking breathing space and relaxation. These visitors, coming from various corners of the globe, converge on these coastal areas year-round, driven by the desire to enjoy the serene environment. However, the very …
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by Hannah Wakawa The desire of humans to satisfy their needs and wants has resulted in them cutting down trees. From time immemorial, man has cut down trees to create firewood which is most popularly used for cooking and in some cases to keep him and his immediate environment warm. Trees play a pivotal role …
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by Ewura Larbi I remember being as tall as a short five-year-old Ghanaian girl could be, excitement bubbling within and radiating from my petite frame as I entered the Accra Zoo, my tiny hand engulfed by my father’s larger one. Had I been an elephant, 90 per cent of my memories from that day wouldn’t …
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by Alphonse Akouyu Recently, I was invited to reflect on ‘Why Community Initiatives Fail’ with a diverse group of youth who are nursing dreams of becoming game changers in their communities. Harboring any ambition of trying to bring about hope and transformation in any place which can be associated with the word ‘community’, is extremely …
by Lilian Efobi Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility. In December 2018, January 24th was announced by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day of Education. The adoption was meant to be a declaration of the role that education plays in peace and development. Subsequently, this day has …
by Ewura Adwoa Larbi February 2 is World Wetlands Day. Picture a world where 96.5 per cent of the Earth’s surface is filled with ocean water and there is no buffer between the dry land and this behemoth. Floods would bombard every land and life on land would look dystopic. What are Wetlands? This is …
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by Sylvester Stephen Mtenga Nations at COP28 agree to ‘transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems BBC From the electricity that we use to power our coffee makers, to the fuel that powers our cars for our daily commutes, it is evident that a large part of our lives is dependent on energy. However, …
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by Sylvester Stephen Mtenga Governments have a responsibility for the health of their peoples which can be fulfilled only by the provision of adequate health and social measures. World Health Organisation We are all acquainted with the saying, “The greatest wealth is health” aren’t we? Or how about, “He who has health has hope; and …
by Chevaughn Brown, Membership Lead at the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network. Entering the COP28 venue in Dubai, there is a line of flags on either side of you. They each represent a country. Some are nearby, and some are clear across the world. Big and small, developing and developed, they have all experienced the …
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