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Livestock producers in southern Africa are adapting to climate change in complex ways, particularly on redistributed farms, according to a recent report from the Institute of Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) at the University of the Western Cape in South Africa. The study examines strategies employed by small- and medium-scale livestock producers in Zimbabwe […]
Southern Africa Devastated by Flooding, Climate Change a Factor Recent torrential rains and floods have caused widespread devastation across parts of southern Africa, resulting in over 100 deaths and the displacement of more than 300,000 people. Researchers have linked the severity of the flooding to human-caused climate change. Weather Attribution Study A study by the […]
Drought across Southern Africa is severely impacting livelihoods and posing a significant economic threat. A new World Bank report, Continental Drying: A Threat to Our Common Future, highlights the escalating crisis and the need for urgent action. Economic Impact of Water Scarcity The World Bank report indicates that between 600,000 and 900,000 people lose their […]
A week-long program focused on synodality is being held at St. John Vianney Seminary in Pretoria, South Africa. The program, which began on January 5 and concludes on January 10, has drawn over 60 participants. Course Objectives and Participants The short course aims to explore key themes of synodality and address common misconceptions among the […]
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