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Strengthening Africa’s land rights for climate-resilient agriculture
Africa’s land governance faces legal uncertainty, tenure insecurity and weak enforcement mechanisms.
Outdated or poorly enforced land laws have led to fragmented tenure systems, creating legal ambiguity.
Not so chocolatey: inside the cocoa production hell
Have you ever thought about the human cost of producing a single chocolate bar? Probably not.
To enthusiasts of the world's most popular snack, the fact that cocoa is the main ingredient in chocolate is a no-brainer.
The reality, however, is that chocolate has a host of hidden ingredients, notably child labour, poor wages, difficult working conditions, exploitation, and resistance. There is also the high ecological cost of cocoa production.
And now… climate change.
The role of wetlands in climate adaptation
Wetlands are nature’s ‘unsung heroes’ when it comes to supporting ecosystems.
Beyond climate benefits, wetlands support food security and safeguard biodiversity. Yet, they face immense threats, with destruction occurring at three times the rate of forests.