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Disease control

Push for higher tobacco taxes in West Africa

For the tobacco industry, West Africa is a lucrative market. Although detrimental to health, tobacco consumption is on the rise, particularly among young people.
Published date
Tuesday, April 15, 2014 - 16:00
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Environment

Building resilience to climate variability in Uganda’s “cattle corridor”

Extensive areas of sub-Saharan, particularly East Africa, are vulnerable to the long-term consequences of climate change and the short-term increase in climate variability.
Published date
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 - 00:00
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Environment

Empowering rural communities to minimize wildlife related diseases

In southwestern Uganda, population growth, climate change, and agricultural policies have reduced access to grazing and water points, forcing pastoralists to adopt sedentary lifestyles in and around wildlife conservation areas.
Published date
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 - 00:00
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Climate change Farming Systems

Adaptation and beyond: Lessons from community based adaptation in Africa

Community based adaptation puts people at the centre of their own development.
Published date
Monday, June 29, 2015 - 00:00
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Climate change Food and Agriculture

Agro-meteorological early warning to reduce agricultural vulnerability to climate change: The experiences of PARBCC in Benin

In Benin, extreme climate variability has threatened the food security of rural populations, with agricultural yields declining and crop losses increasing due to extreme weather.
Published date
Friday, April 22, 2016 - 00:00

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Push for higher tobacco taxes in West Africa

Building resilience to climate variability in Uganda’s “cattle corridor”

Empowering rural communities to minimize wildlife related diseases

Adaptation and beyond: Lessons from community based adaptation in Africa

Agro-meteorological early warning to reduce agricultural vulnerability to climate change: The experiences of PARBCC in Benin