Tap Into Indigenous Knowledge To Preserve Our Forests

By Sylvie Djacbou — A few years ago, I found myself in the Baka indigenous sacred forest in Assok, in Cameroon in the course of my work in supporting them to preserve their forest against land grabbers. We were building a forest hut using only leaves and the knowledge of our indigenous partners. I was …

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Unlock tech advances for PWDs

By Timothy Egwelu — What you need to know: The limited accessibility of market products and services in comparison to relative need demonstrates the lack of awareness. Great strides have been made in developing technologies that assist disabled people. Braille readers, hearing aids and mobility devices have all improved immensely the lives of disabled people. …

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Pass reproductive health Bill to protect people living with HIV

By Juliet Owuor — Passing this bill into law would safeguard PLHIV against discriminatory treatment. In Summary •I strongly advocate for Sexual Reproductive Health and access to contraceptives, because it has positive health outcomes for women who opt for them. •Contraceptives give you control over when to have children if you want to. The East …

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Beyond 30%: Why rights holders are key to the realization of the area-based conservation target of the post 2020 GBF

By Kevin Lunzalu — Rightsholders, especially those living in and around conservation areas, will be directly affected by the outcome of the area-based conservation topic in the ongoing post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework negotiations. The target champions the protection of at least 30% of land and sea areas globally by 2030. A rights-based approach is …

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