Takudzwanashe Mundenga

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Confronting human-induced climate change

Finally, it is essential to emphasise that climate change is a problem caused by human activities. Our collective responsibility is to address it now before it is too late.

By Takudzwanashe Mundenga Apr. 11, 2023

Confronting human-induced climate change

From soil to society: The role of agriculture in rural-urban migration in Africa

Farming is a significant economic activity in Africa, employing over 60% of the population and contributing about 15% of the continent's gross domestic products.

By Takudzwanashe Mundenga Apr. 19, 2023

From soil to society: The role of agriculture in rural-urban migration in Africa

Water quality, soil health critical amid climate change

Healthy soil also reduces the amount of sediment and pollutants that enter nearby water resources

By Takudzwanashe Mundenga Apr. 25, 2023

Water quality, soil health critical amid climate change

Climate change education is vital for Africa’s future

The impacts of climate change are indiscriminate and future generations are at greater risk.

By Takudzwanashe Mundenga May. 3, 2023

Climate change education is vital for Africa’s future

Zimbabwe’s climate action: Progress and challenges

However, there have been criticism regarding the actual implementation of these plans.

By Takudzwanashe Mundenga May. 8, 2023

Zimbabwe’s climate action: Progress and challenges

Women vital for building climate resilience

Studies have revealed gender as integral to the climate crisis, highlighting the need for a more informed and intersectional approach to climate action.

By Takudzwanashe Mundenga May. 19, 2023

Women vital for building climate resilience

Plight of degraded soils during climate change

The degradation of soil quality is also reducing the nutritional value of crops, further compromising food security and the health of local communities.

By Takudzwanashe Mundenga May. 23, 2023

Plight of degraded soils during climate change

Climate crisis calls for leadership to speak up

The continent is bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, with effects ranging from expanding desertification, salinisation of croplands due to floods.

By Takudzwanashe Mundenga May. 30, 2023

Climate crisis calls for leadership to speak up

Quantifying Africa’s emissions for carbon credits

African countries are highly vulnerable to climate change and have historically contributed little to global greenhouse gas emissions.

By Takudzwanashe Mundenga Jun. 13, 2023

Quantifying Africa’s emissions for carbon credits

Climate resilience gaps, opportunities in Africa

Thus far, the programme has supported 38 African countries and trained over 1 000 climate change experts on a continent of 1,4 billion people. The figures are not consistent with the demand.

By Takudzwanashe Mundenga Jun. 22, 2023

Climate resilience gaps, opportunities in Africa

Environmental impact of land use change in Africa

Deforestation also results in biodiversity loss and the groundwater table lowering.

By Takudzwanashe Mundenga Jun. 30, 2023

Environmental impact of land use change in Africa

Excessive fertiliser use and climate change

Understanding the complete picture of fertilisers’ environmental effects will guide us towards more sustainable agricultural practices.

By Takudzwanashe Mundenga Jul. 5, 2023

Excessive fertiliser use and climate change

Unlocking healthy soils’ potential in climate change mitigation

Various natural systems, such as forests, plants and oceans, can absorb carbon dioxide during carbon sequestration.

By Takudzwanashe Mundenga Jul. 12, 2023

Unlocking healthy soils’ potential in climate change mitigation

Role of legumes in sustainable agriculture

The combination of leguminous plants contributing to above-ground carbon storage and enhanced carbon preservation within the soil makes them valuable in mitigating climate change.

By Takudzwanashe Mundenga Jul. 19, 2023