Enviroscope

Across West Africa, the fishing sector, which is about the most efficient branch of the blue economy, not only because it provides employment for young people, men and women, but also guarantees food security, is threatened. Threatened by Illegal, Unreported,…

From Benin, Togo, Cote d’Ivoire, to The Gambia, Senegal, Ghana, Liberia, and Nigeria, all countries with abundant water resources and sea ports, conversations are ongoing about the exploration of the Blue Economy. Unlike the appreciation that exists for the Green…

Across West Africa, the use of pesticides poses significant risks to human health and the environment. Studies have shown that farmers experience various health issues like eye irritation, skin problems, nausea, and headaches due to pesticide exposure. The environment also…

ENVIROSCOPE – Understanding the Phenomena of Fire Disasters – social media intro Across West Africa, reported incidents of fire disasters have drastically increased in the last two years. Nigeria, Ghana, Niger, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Senegal have witnessed occurrences which…

Across West Africa, Major and regional cities are increasingly experiencing congestion, a situation driven by several factors. Mainly population and urbanisation. These expansions in a tightly spaced environment come at a cost, ranging from pollution to poor sanitary conditions; these…

This week’s episode is dedicated to the International Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, a day observed annually on June 17th. Sand and dust storms contribute to land degradation. They also deteriorate air quality and negatively affect human health. The…

Structural planning for urban centres to prevent flooding involves a combination of green infrastructure, robust conventional infrastructure, and smart land-use planning to manage stormwater runoff and protect against flood impacts. Key strategies include creating sponge cities that absorb and retain…

As the world grapples with the escalating challenges of climate change and deforestation, technology emerges as a powerful ally in the global effort to restore and sustain our planet’s green cover. Scientists, farmers and stakeholders in the agricultural sector have…

Food security, as defined by the World Food Summit, 1996, exists when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and preferences for an active and healthy…

The ocean is fundamental to life on our planet and our future. The ocean is an important source of the planet’s biodiversity and is vital in the climate system and water cycle. It provides a range of ecosystem services, supplies…

Every day, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans, rivers, and lakes. Plastic Pollution is a global problem. Every year, 19 – 23 million tonnes of plastic waste leak into aquatic ecosystems,…

Forests cover 31% of the world’s land surface and are crucial for planetary well-being. They help mitigate climate change and are home to most of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity. They improve soil, air, and water quality, services we are at…