Chinguetti: A Historic City Under Threat from Desertification and Climate Change
Chinguetti, a historic city in Mauritania, is under threat from advancing desert sands exacerbated by climate change. Residents witness their...
Climate change
Urgent Action Required as Wildfires Erupt in Kenya’s Critical Forests
Wildfires have broken out in the Aberdare and Mt. Kenya forests in Kenya, endangering essential water catchment areas. The Kenya...
The Dual Challenges Faced by Individuals with Albinism: Climate Change and Discrimination
People with albinism confront serious health risks due to climate change, especially through increased UV exposure leading to skin cancer....
Mongolia to Host COP17 Conference to Combat Desertification in 2026
Mongolia will host the UNCCD's COP17 in Ulan Bator in 2026 to address desertification. Ambassador Jargalsaikhan Ensaikhan highlighted Mongolia's challenges...
Bolivia Faces Severe Flooding: 37 Lives Lost and Extensive Damage Reported
Since November, torrential rains in Bolivia have caused the deaths of 37 individuals, with Cochabamba being severely hit. Approximately 379...
Resilience and Recovery: Life After the 2024 Floods in Kenya
In 2024, Kenya experienced devastating floods that severely impacted the Mathare settlement in Nairobi, displacing over 7,000 residents and leading...
Record Low Polar Ice Levels Signal Dangerous Climate Changes
Satellite data indicates that polar sea ice has reached alarming lows, prompting scientists to warn of severe implications for climate...
Firefighters Contain Blazes on Cape Town’s Table Mountain
More than 100 firefighters are battling two fires on Table Mountain in Cape Town, with reports of significant progress in...
Eid al-Adha 2025: Tradition Meets Adaptation in Morocco
In 2025, Eid al-Adha in Morocco is set for June 6-10. King Mohammed VI has called for abstaining from traditional...
Major Power Outage in Chile Leaves Millions Without Electricity
On February 25, 2025, a major power outage in Chile left millions without electricity, affecting regions from Arica to Los...
