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How COVID-19 is affecting land rights in Africa

Platforms struggle to support communities to secure their land rights and develop agriculture When the new coronavirus (COVID-19) arrived Africa in January 2020, governments announced draconian measures to contain its spread, including restricting movement and association. This has led to the complete shutdown of many African countries, putting people out of work and disrupting all…

How COVID-19 is affecting land rights in Africa
In the middle of a pandemic, renewables are taking over the grid

The reduction in driving, flying, and industrial activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic has cleared the air in typically smog-choked cities all over the world, inspiring awe in residents who are seeing more blue skies and starry nights than ever before. While the drop in pollution doesn’t necessarily mean we’re making progress in mitigating climate change, it’s now proving to be a boon for solar…

In the middle of a pandemic, renewables are taking over the grid
African World Heritage Day

Youth, Entrepreneurship and Heritage Sustainability in Africa Due to COVID-19, 90% of World Heritage sites around the globe are closed or partially closed, and many of them are in Africa. As African World Heritage sites cope with the current situation, they are also looking ahead to the post-Covid time and planning for the short and long-term. The 2020 edition of African World…

African World Heritage Day