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Sustainable Agriculture

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forest worker
July 27, 2020
Can community forestry tackle illegal logging and degradation?
topic: Conservation
by: Bob Koigi
Placing the care of the forests in the hands of those who have traditionally done harmed to them champions sustainability in Cameroon, Congo and Kenya.
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Oil palm fruits have to be processed immediately because the degradation process starts quickly. © Douglas Sheil
July 24, 2020
Good palm versus bad palm
topic: Sustainable Agriculture
by: Frank Odenthal
Growing oil palms threatens orangutans and many other endangered species. But it‘s not all black-and-white.
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amazonas fire
July 20, 2020
The challenge of a sustainable meat production chain
topic: Deforestation
by: Ellen Nemitz
The world’s largest meat-packer, Brazilian JBS, is contributing to Amazon deforestation, a report published by Amnesty International reveals.
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July 12, 2020
Aid and empower communities in Afghanistan
topic: Humanitarian Aid
type: Crowd Funding, Donation, NGO
by: Yair Oded
Afghanaid promotes sustainable rural and community development in Afghanistan, focusing on empowerment of women and vulnerable populations.
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indigenous-brazil
June 23, 2020
Why is Covid-19 so dangerous for indigenous people?
topic: Indigenous people
by: Ellen Nemitz
For centuries, indigenous peoples have been victims of different genocides. The pandemic reaffirms the violence they have been suffering historically.
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May 28, 2020
Millions of farm animals slaughtered in U.S. during coronavirus
topic: Animal Cruelty
by: Yair Oded
With dozens of meat plants shut down in the U.S. due to coronavirus, millions of farm animals are culled by inhumane methods.
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hiphopcity
April 24, 2020
Support the talents and careers of Dandora’s youth
topic: Child rights
type: Donation, NGO
by: Yair Oded
Hip Hop City uplift Dandora, Kenya's youths by cultivating their creative talents, granting them skills and building a network to help them thrive.
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africa child food shop
April 20, 2020
The making of a coronavirus food crisis
topic: Food Security
by: Bob Koigi
To ensure global food systems are not disrupted, governments should collaborate to keep trade borders open with strict supervision.
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Capulalpam de Mendez
April 14, 2020
"Yes" to life, "no" to mine
topic: Indigenous people
by: Magdalena Rojo
Indigenous people from Capulálpam de Méndez recently proved that it is possible to say "no" to the destruction of the environment.
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desert-locust
March 23, 2020
Locust invasion and the food crisis in Horn of Africa
topic: Natural disaster
by: Bob Koigi
The Horn of Africa has in recent months been battling a locust invasion of epidemic proportions.
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NorthSea
March 17, 2020
Overfishing in the North Sea
topic: Overfishing
by: Ama Lorenz
In recent years, there has been a threat of a few fish species going instinct as a result of overfishing.
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zela
March 15, 2020
Fight for environmental justice in Zimbabwe!
topic: Sustainable Development
type: Donation, NGO
by: Yair Oded
ZELA is a non-profit law firm fighting for environmental justice in Zimbabwe, working with both communities and gov't bodies. Support their efforts today!
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china fish factory
December 25, 2019
Chinese fishmeal factory threatens Gambia’s coastal communities
topic: Sustainable Development
by: Bob Koigi
The Chinese boom in establishing businesses in Africa has serious consequences - especially for local communities.
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farm drones africa
September 30, 2019
Hail Africa’s new age farming
topic: Sustainable Agriculture
by: Bob Koigi
With the internet wave in agriculture moving at supersonic speed, the onus is on African governments to provide the vicinity for this farming revolution.
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June 21, 2019
The pioneering Push-Pull method and its appeal over agrochemicals
topic: Sustainable Agriculture
by: Stefan Diener
org: Biovision
While debates about pesticides and their effects persist, the Push-Pull method is making the case for agroecological, sustainable farming in Eastern Africa.
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almondtrees
May 24, 2019
Almond Farms Keep Moving on Water Conservation
topic: Sustainable Agriculture
partner: NewsDeeply
What role is the almond industry playing in advancing groundwater recharge?
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