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Activists picket African Energy Week, urging an end to new oil and gas exploration

Climate activists picketed outside the African Energy Week conference in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday, calling for an end to new oil and gas exploration across the continent and accusing energy companies of prioritizing profits over people...

Palm Oil Detectives

Why it matters that we protect Africa's unique rainforests Palm Oil Detectives

Around 2 million km² of #Africa is covered by tropical #rainforests. They are second only in extent to those in #Amazonia, which cover around 6 million km². Rainforests are home to vast numbers of species of #primates #birds #insects and more. For example, the world’s tropical rainforests are estimated to be home to at least 40,000 tree species, with up to 6,000 in African forests. Protect all rainforests before it's too late, every time you shop use your wallet as a weapon and be #Vegan #Boycot

Africa’s monitored wildlife populations declined 80% since 1970, new report says

Africa’s monitored wildlife populations have declined an average of 80% since 1970, according to a new global assessment.

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Why Pangolins Are So Special Palm Oil Detectives

Pangolins get their name from the Malay 'pengguling' meaning rolling up. These special critically endangered animals deserve a break from savage poaching

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Rare Southern African succulent listed as critically endangered amid mining threat

The brown clockfig, an extremely rare succulent growing in the hot, arid border region of Namibia and South Africa, was recently assessed as critically endangered by the IUCN, the global wildlife conservation authority. The western Gariep Valley is a vast landscape spanning the southern part of Tsau ǁKhaeb National Park in Namibia and the Richtersveld […]

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Mount Nimba Reed Frog Hyperolius nimbae Palm Oil Detectives

Fragile Mount Nimba Reed Frogs 🐸💚 hang on to life in Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮 Africa. Seldom seen and often forgotten, they're endangered due to palmoil meat agriculture. Serving as both predator and prey, Mount Nimba Reed Frogs are integral to the local ecology of Mount Nimba. Take action and advocate for indigenous-led conservation initiatives that prioritise the biodiversity protection. Fight for their survival when you shop and #BoycottMeat #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife

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Bateleur Eagle Terathopius ecaudatus Palm Oil Detectives

Striking raptor Bateleur #Eagle Terathopius ecaudatus soars through #Africa's skies with powerful red legs, a bright intelligent face and intense eyes. They are famous for their distinctive aerial and soaring skills such as a rocking flight, similar to a tightrope walker. These eagles are known to travel over 300 kilometres a day in search of food. Sadly, their numbers are plummeting due to deforestation, poisoning, and habitat destruction. The loss of their habitat to #palmoil, #mining and #mea

The Eastleigh Voice

Rising CO₂ is making African savanna grasses grow more - what it means for grazing, fire and carbon storage | The Eastleigh Voice

Rising CO₂ changes savannas both through warming and shifts in rainfall, and by directly changing how grasses grow and use water. Understanding both.

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No room for primates and palm oil expansion in Africa Palm Oil Detectives

Research shows that future palm oil expansion is a major threat to Africa's tropical forests and their rich primate biodiversity, Fight back boycott palm oil!

Migranti, anche la Grecia vuole aprire un centro per i rimpatri in Africa nel 2027

Atene annuncia la partecipazione al progetto già avviato da Germania, Austria, Paesi Bassi e Danimarca. Il Paese destinato a ospitare la struttura per i rimpat…

The Return of Wild Dogs: A Tsavo Triumph

Macro Photography by Nicky Bay - exploring microfauna since 2018

Cassai Life Atlas: Angola 2026 - Macro Photography by Nicky Bay

For three weeks in February 2026 I was in the highlands of Angola — the plateau that feeds the Okavango, Zambezi, Congo and Cuanza rivers — on a biodiversity survey called the Cassai Life Atlas. The team consisted of 8 local and 8 international volunteer specialists, including entomologists, botanists and a herpetologist, a documentation team

Inside Climate News

Foreign Fishing Fleets Are Robbing West African Countries of Key Nutrients - Inside Climate News

Foreign-owned bottom trawlers are emptying African waters and taking the continent’s biologically valuable nutrients with them.