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Zanzibar's renewable energy plan to address climate change

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Issa Yussuf 6 Jul 2018

Hybrid embryos raise hope of resurrecting northern white rhino - but what's the point?

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Dana Omran named 100 Resilient Cities MD for Africa

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Nigeria, 29 others to be insured for drought, food, cyclone

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EU Council emphasises FAO's role in sustainable food, agricultural practices

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Baobab trees have more than 300 uses but they're dying in Africa

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Aida Cuní Sanchez 15 Jun 2018

FAO utilises GCF Readiness Programme to help developing countries address climate change

FAO utilises GCF Readiness Programme to help developing countries address climate change

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Seychelles bans single-use plastic straws to protect environment

Seychelles bans single-use plastic straws to protect environment

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Tourvest CSR initiative empowers women in Africa

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Peace Parks Foundation agreement to develop ecotourism in Mozambique

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Why climate-smart agriculture is crucial to Africa

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Zimbabwe youths champion organic fertiliser in new social venture

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Pius Sawa 5 Jun 2018

Greenpeace Africa launches platform for citizen-run petitions

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Peace Parks Foundation agreement to develop ecotourism in Mozambique

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How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change

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Director-General for the Department of Environmental Affairs, Nosipho Jezile-Ngcaba with the Fund's CEO Paul Zille, Chairman Mavuso Msimang and board members David Frost and Yolan Friedmann at the launch on 2 May 2018 in Johannesburg.

Tourism Conservation Fund to secure SA's biodiversity, promote more inclusive tourism industry

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Local links across Africa provide key clues to fighting the illegal ivory trade

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GI labelling promotes inclusive food systems, sustainable development

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Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

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How to overcome fierce debates about banning all trade in ivory

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Investment in agriculture helps tackle pressing SDGs

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Deforestation in tropical Africa is not as bad as previously thought

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