School Forest for West Africa Archives

Youth and Environment Club presents educational materials to schools in CR

March 23, 2021 Editor 0

The Association of School Forest for West Africa, a German-based Non-Governmental Organisation(NGO) in partnership with its local partner, Youth and Environment Club (YEC), based in […]

Initiate “School Forest” concept in all schools in Ghana – Dr Essiamah urges gov’t

January 4, 2020 Editor 0

A Ghanaian Forest Research Scientist based in Germany is charging government to initiate his “School Forest” concept in all schools in Ghana. Dr. Sam Essiamah, […]

Ghanaian Scientist; Dr Sam Essiamah wins environmental award in Germany

September 11, 2018 Editor 0

Dr Sam Essiamah, A Ghanaian-born Forest Research Scientist based in Germany, has won a German Nature and Environmental Prize award organised by the German Lower […]

Africa: Africa's Climate Finance Rules Are Growing, but They're Weakly Enforced - New Research January 12, 2026
[The Conversation Africa] Climate change is no longer just about melting ice or hotter summers. It is also a financial problem. Droughts, floods, storms and heatwaves damage crops, factories and infrastructure. At the same time, the global push to cut greenhouse gas emissions creates risks for countries that depend on oil, gas or coal.
Africa: The G20 Was Built to Stabilise the World's Economy - but It's Failed On Climate, Debt and Inequality January 12, 2026
[The Conversation Africa] The Group of Twenty (G20) emerged from the financial turmoil that followed the collapse of the Thai currency in 1997, which rapidly spread financial instability from Thailand to the rest of Asia.
South Africa: 'I Stared the Fire in Its Eyes' - - Residents Recall Ordeals As Fight Against Kouga Blazes Continues January 12, 2026
[Daily Maverick] Residents in Kouga faced terrifying fire ordeals, with rapid evacuations and heartbreaking losses. Community support shone as brave neighbours helped one another escape, showcasing resilience amid destruction.
Malawi: Sparc Systems in Tree Planting Initiative At Blantyre Water Board January 12, 2026
[Nyasa Times] Sparc Systems Limited was on Saturday involved in a tree planting exercise at the Blantyre Water Board (BWB) catchment site as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and environmental sustainability initiatives.
South Africa: Progress Made in Containing Overstrand Fires January 12, 2026
[SAnews.gov.za] Firefighters remain on high alert for any signs of smoke or flames in the Overstrand area following fires in Pearly Beach and Standford in the Western Cape.

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