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Gabriel Kanuti Ndimbo Research article submitted to Critical Public Health Abstract: This paper reviews the literature on the forms of child malnutrition as measured by anthropometric indicators and on interventions to address malnutrition among children under five years of age in sub-Saharan Africa. Web of Science was used to identify empirical literature published between 2015and 2025, yielding 50 articles for the final review. Additionally, a snowball literature search was

Agnes Kapinga & Karina Landman Research article submitted to City and Environment Interactions Abstract: Flooding continues to be an important challenge in most African cities, with increasing numbers of flood occurrences resulting from rapid urbanisation, poor governance, and increased climate variability. Dar es Salaam, one of the fastest-growing cities in Africa, faces frequent flooding, exposing the limitations of conventional city planning methods. This research aims to

Agnes Kapinga & Karina Landman Research article submitted to Environment and Urbanization Urban flooding remains a critical challenge in African cities due to rapid urbanisation, ecosystem degradation, and insufficient grey infrastructure. This review applies a Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) lens to examine Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for urban flood management, focusing on their scaling, governance structures, and adaptive capacity. Using the PRISMA framework, 29 studies (2

Conference submission Ololade Latifat Abdulrahman, Enoch Kwame Tham-Agyekum, Jabulani Nyengere, Pearl Lefadola and Tafadzwa Maramura Abstract:  Climate variability poses significant challenges to agricultural productivity, especially for tomato, which is highly susceptible due to its perishable nature. Despite the crucial role that watershed management practices play in conserving soil moisture, reducing erosion, and sustaining water resources, many small-holding tomato farm

Conference submission Judith Adejoke Falola-Olasunkanmi Abstract: This study examines long-term climate variability in Kwara State using 56 years of rainfall (1968-2024) and 19 years of temperature data (2005-2024) from the Meteorological Unit of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority (LNRBDA). Analyses of key hydrological indicators show high interannual rainfall variability (516.9--764.7 mm) with no significant long-term trend from OLS, Mann--Kendall, or Sen's sl

Conference submission Ololade Latifat Abdulrahman, Enoch Kwame Tham-Agyekum, Jabulani Nyengere, Pearl Lefadola and Tafadzwa Maramura Abstract: Integrated Pest Management Practices (IPM) have proven to be an environmentally friendly tool to control pest infestations. However, its adoption among farmers is yet to be ascertained. This study, therefore, assessed the adoption of IPM among smallholder tomato farmers. A 2-stage sampling technique was used to select 180 respondents,

Enoch Kwame Tham-Agyekum, Rubaba Mohammed, Fred Nimoh, Shakila Dada, Ruth Wambui, Ayotunde Olayinka Owolabi, Agnes Gisbert Kapinga, Tafadzwa Clementine Maramura Research article submitted to: African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development   ABSTRACT: In most rural areas of Africa, where other advanced forms of media may not be accessible, radio is typically the most widely used means of communication. This review assessed the effectiveness of radio-based in

Conference submission Ndosi, M.J.,Ahmad, K.A., Makindara, J.R., & Duodu, K.G Abstract: Women play a central role in climate change mitigation in smallholder agriculture, yet their engagement with Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS) remains uneven and insufficiently understood. This study analyses women’s adoption of climate change mitigation strategies and examines how engagement with AIS influences these practices in Tanzania. The study was conducted in Tarime District (Ma

Hauwa Mohammed Sani   published in Kujenga Amani for the Social Science Research Council Cultural norms, structural exclusion, and...

Insights from Dr. Ronald Tombe at Africa Week Dr. Ronald Tombe of Kenya recently participated in Africa Week at the University of...

Increasing extreme heat events in the tropics are creating dangerous environments in schools. There is limited data, however, on the...

Publishe d in The Conversation Africa , 18 November 2024 There are many reasons that children may choose to live and work on the...

Enhancing Water and Sanitation Governance through Community Participation in the Savannah Region, Ghana   Dr Prosper Bazaanah Water...

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Dr Ronald Tombe has been invited to contribute to the Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship’s Environmental Humanities Project at a...

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Faith and Food in Rural Malawi by Dorothy Thembo Summary Despite years of substantial agricultural output, household food insecurity...

Determination of the drying properties of agricultural products holds several benefits, such as nutrient preservation, processing and...

Alliance for Progressive and Sustainable Environment  is an NGO passionate about contributing significantly to environmental...