March 2024

Climate change and community conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa: A review of the evidence

This paper delves into the link between climate and conflict in Africa, drawing insights from climate science, political ecology, and peace studies, and it emphasizes the need for integrated climate adaptation and peacebuilding policies, rooted in inclusive governance, social justice, and community-based approaches aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Quantitative data analysis supports associations between...

Author(s): Aly Dramé

March 2024

Behavioural communication change for empowering small-scale farmers in addressing climate change: Perceptions, mitigation and adaptation strategies

Climate change poses a serious threat to Kenya's food security, necessitating immediate and steadfast attention to the development and implementation of comprehensive climate risk management and adaptation strategies at both the national and sub-national levels. This study is a crucial undertaking that utilizes the direct knowledge and experiences of farmers in Kisumu, Kenya, to tackle important problems necessary...

Author(s): Thomas Opande and Daniel Olago

March 2024

Heavy metal resistant Aspergillus species from soil and water environments impacted by solid wastes dumping exhibit mycoremediative traits

This study assessed the growth and metal tolerance of fungal species from water and soil samples impacted by solid wastes in Ibadan, Nigeria. Isolated fungi species were exposed to two metals each (pb 100 to 600 and Co 50 to 300 mgl-1; Fe100 to 600 and Sn 25 to 300 mgl-1; and Mn 100 to 600 and Ag 25 to 100 mgl-1). These were filter-sterilized and incorporated into malt extract agar and mycelial radial growths were...

Author(s): Oluwatosin Gbemisola Oladipo, and Abiodun Olusola Salami,