(par 9.7.4.5) Zimbabwe- Elephants, Big Five – to Export or Not to Export
Zimbabwe: Elephants, Big Five – to Export or Not to Export http://allafrica.com/stories/201502010397.html By Ken Yamamoto “While Mr. Mugabe masquerades as a champion and vanguard of African resources, he seems to be selling the big-five to future sources of tourist for a few millions, perhaps for paying civil servants today at the expense of tomorrow. “This […]
(par 9.7.4.4) Agroforestry Crucial in Tackling Climate Change
Tanzania: Agroforestry Crucial in Tackling Climate Change http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/oped/1840568-4691722-djd1yhz/index.html By Cathy Watson The Citizen (Dar es Salaam) Never has it been so pressing to address climate change. So let’s hurry to embrace a proven part of the solution. The radical (but not new) concept of agroforestry – be it integrating trees to create shade over coffee bushes, adding trees […]
(par 9.7.4.3) Responsible mining must preserve the environment
Responsible mining must preserve the environment http://www.oilinuganda.org/features/opinion/responsible-mining-must-preserve-the-environment.html Monday, 25th August 2014 | Uganda appears set to intensify mineral exploitation to spur economic development, but this should not be at the expense of the environment in mineral-rich areas. By David Kyagulanyi In this year’s State of the Nation address by H.E the President of Uganda, Yoweri […]