Magazine
Le Magazine vise à promouvoir le partage d'articles sur des sujets pertinents pour la communauté des professionnels et des praticiens de l'ALE Afrique - avec un accent sur les nouvelles informations d'actualité relatives au secteur y compris de nouvelles méthodes et approches.
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Africa’s megacities threatened by heat, floods and disease – urgent action is needed to start greening and adapt to climate change - Afrique
en| Meelan Thondoo | The Conversation Crise écologique Changement climatique
En savoir plusCities cover just 3% of the planet. But they emit 78% of all global greenhouse gas emissions, absorb 80% of final global energy (what consumers use) and consume 60% of clean drinking water.
African megacities like Lagos, Nigeria (with 21 million residents) and Cairo, Egypt (with 10 million residents) are experiencing significant temperature increases due to the urban heat island effect and climate change.
Meelan Thondoo is a medical anthropologist and environmental epidemiologist who researches the health impacts of climate change in cities of fast-developing countries. She explains what cities in Africa are doing to mitigate climate change, and what further steps they need to take to protect their populations.
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Climate Crisis: Dr. George Buleya Explores COP28's Impact on Adult Learning - Malawi
en| Dyson Mthawanji | DVV International Crise écologique
En savoir plusThe United Nations organised the Climate Change Conference, COP28 in United Arab Emirates from 30 November to 12 December 2023.
Dr. George Buleya from the Arch-Diocese (Catholic Church) of Blantyre in Malawi attended this summit. He is the former Vice Chancellor of the Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA) and one of the current trustees for DVV International in Malawi.
In this video, MOJA engages Dr. Buleya on the significance of the Climate Change Summit on Adult Learning and Education (ALE).
APPROCHE REFLECT AUX CRISES ECOLOGIQUES - Mali
fr| Ganfoud Mohamed HAIDARA- Coordinateur Centre et Nord du projet SSF- Mali | DVV International Crise écologique
En savoir plusLe Cercle REFLECT du village de Hondoubomou, dans la commune Alafia, Région de Tombouctou s’implique dans la protection du village contre les inondations.
After Cyclone Freddy: Conclusions to be drawn for our Adult Learning and Education (ALE) work in Southern Africa - Malawi
en| Dyson Mthawanji & Gerhard Quincke | DVV International Crise écologique
En savoir plusALE has an important role to play in raising awareness about climate justice and helping communities cope with the impacts of extreme weather events. The recent Cyclone Freddy in Southern Africa is a wake-up call for the whole world.
Climate change drowning West African coastline
en| Isaac Kaldzi Crise écologique
En savoir plusMany coastal communities along the coast line of Africa depend on the ocean for food and sustainable livelihoods.
South Africa’s framework for a just transition fails to recognise the climate emergency - Afrique du Sud
en| Vishwas Satgar, Charles Simane, Awande Buthelezi, Jane Cherry and Ferrial Adam Crise écologique
En savoir plusIn this article, activist-scholars provide a critique of South Africa’s framework for a just transition in light of the “climate emergency and crisis”.
Climate change is hitting Africa's staple crops, increasing parasites - UN report.
en| Lameez Omarjee, Crise écologique
En savoir plusIn this article Lameez Omarjee highlights the reduction in agricultural productivity in Africa. The reduction in staple foods such as maize and wheat is of particularly concern in the context of climate change that continue to affect ecosystems in different part of the world.
Climate change in Africa: What will it mean for agriculture and food security?
en| Elliot Carleton Crise écologique
En savoir plusClimate change continues to pose serious challenges for African agriculture. Hunger on the continent affects 240 million Africans on a daily basis.
