CLIMATE CHANGE MEETINGS AND NEGOTIATIONS: IN WHOSE INTEREST?

By Friday Phiri, Lusaka-Zambia “Billions of dollars have been spent on conferences but little action follows. This is the story that we have gotten used to as African farmers and we now believe that such events are just held for our leaders to socialise”, mourns Mulu Alembirhane, an Ethiopian Environmental Activist. Amidst growing international pressure…

“IT IS TIME FOR ACTION”, MOGAE CHALLENGES AFRICAN LEADERS

  By Friday Phiri With the impact of climate change affecting negatively, most African countries, former President of Botswana, Festus Mogae has observed with concern the lack of clear and concerted efforts by African leaders to change the picture. Speaking during a Pre- Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa-CCDA III Climate Justice Dialogue…

DEFORESTATION, CHARCOAL BURNING AND LIVELIHOOD: ZAMBIA’S DILEMMA

By Friday Phiri-Lusaka, Zambia Zambia is regarded as one of the highly forested countries whose forests cover accounts for about 60% of the total land area estimated at 64 million hectares. The total area of indigenous forest in Zambia is estimated at 44.6 million hectares, covering 60 % of the total land area. However, Zambia’s…