Despite progress, the largest percentage of the world’s population suffering from malnutrition remains in sub-Saharan Africa; that is, 239 million people or 30% of the population.
This paper presents some thoughts on the status of fresh water in Africa, water for consumption and irrigation, and to meet the need for increased resources in cereals in a context of growth and densification of populations.
The Lower Tana River Forest (LTRF) Complex faces a major threat from human encroachment.
This paper assesses the potential of bamboo building materials to meet East Africa’s urgent housing needs, with special reference to Ethiopia.
Concern over future food security in southern Africa has led to various studies that assess the
impact of climate change on crops in the region. The results vary according to applied methods and
The study makes six recommendations focusing on tree planting, governance and building resilience against climate change, including promoting high value forest based enterprises such as beekeeping and mushroom cultivation.