On June 21, 2024, Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina inaugurated the first segment of the Antananarivo cable car, marking a significant advancement in the capital’s urban transport system. This innovative project aims to alleviate traffic congestion and provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to conventional transportation.
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Niger: promoting a greener Tabaski to reduce excessive firewood use
In 2024, the Tabaski festival in Niger saw a significant campaign aimed at reducing the excessive use of firewood. As the Muslim holiday approaches, the streets of Niamey are typically filled with firewood for the festivities, a practice that is increasingly harmful to the environment. In response to the deforestation and desertification resulting from this trend, the NGO Young Volunteers for the Environment (JVE) has intensified its efforts to raise awareness and encourage more sustainable practices to safeguard Niger’s vulnerable ecosystems.
DBSA launches pioneering fund to save biodiversity in southern Africa
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is taking a major step towards preserving the environment by creating its very first fund dedicated to biodiversity. Backed by seed capital of 50 million South African rand (approximately $2.7 million) from the DBSA Green Fund, the fund aims to attract additional investment to protect the region’s fragile ecosystems.
CAMEROON: heat kills « 50 to 60 people a day in the far north ».
The northern regions of Cameroon are facing a humanitarian crisis due to an extreme heatwave that is causing significant excess mortality. Civil society is warning of the consequences of this phenomenon and calling on the authorities to take urgent action.
« Saving Africa’s wetlands: a crucial battle for biodiversity »
Faced with the rapid loss of biodiversity in Africa, the protection of wetlands is emerging as a key priority. Musonda Mumba, Secretary General of the Convention on Wetlands, calls for international and local collaboration to preserve these vital ecosystems. From the Gambia to Mozambique, inspiring initiatives are showing the way towards sustainable and participatory management, which is vital for the ecological future of the continent.