Environment
October 10, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
Protecting an enigmatic commodity with enormous potential – gum arabic
Environment
For an arid swath of Africa, a sap-like substance offers income possibilities for the poorest of the poor, along with environmental benefits
May 01, 2018 -
Giovanni Valensisi
Renewables in Least Developed Countries: More arrows in the quiver?
Environment
Ensuring universal access to energy will constitute a major challenge for least developed countries. What are the key considerations that these countries should keep in mind as they deploy efforts towards meeting this objective?
March 08, 2018 -
Stacy Corneau
Six key factors in formalizing artisanal and small-scale mining
Environment
Working in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM)—informal mining activities carried out using minimal technology or machinery—provides livelihoods for millions of people
January 29, 2018 -
Simon Hess, Michelle Kovacevic
From hunting to harvesting: Zambia’s eco-friendly approach to beekeeping
Environment
Recognising that traditional honey harvesting damages the forest, Zambia’s rural communities are using modern beekeeping practices that value trees and produce better quality honey.
December 20, 2015 -
Zambia: Trade and eco-friendly business solutions
Environment
Laystone, one of Zambia's many local beekeepers, is enthusiastic about the benefits of beekeeping to his livelihood and community. With up to twelve 20-liter buckets per month, his honey harvesting seasons have become very profitable.
November 17, 2015 -
Mali: Fighting to maintain ecosystem balance and halt the advancing Sahara desert
Environment
Oumar isone of the 370,500 people in Mali producing gum arabic, among which 80% (296,400) are women.