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Nov 148 min read

The Duma Boko Administration: A Critical Look at Climate Action Promises for the “New Botswana”

In this article, we take a closer look at the key climate-relevant manifesto promises from the UDC manifesto and what it will take to make t

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May 286 min read

How Botswana is Coping With The Years of Drought

By Boitumelo Pauline Marumo Friday 17 May 2024 President Mokgweetsi Masisi has declared 2022/2023 a severe arable agricultural drought...

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May 24 min read

Insights from the Botswana Built Environment Conference

By Boitumelo Pauline Marumo 2 May 2024 The concept of a sustainably built environment is multifaceted, encompassing not just the physical...

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Apr 298 min read

Climate Change and the Forgotten Elderly: Understanding the Overlooked Impact

By Dr Douglas Rasbash 29 April 2024 According to the United Nations Population Division the global population is ageing. They say it is...

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Apr 107 min read

Why Climate Action is crucial for Advancing the Right to Health

by Tshepiso Masilonyane World Health Day, observed on April 7th every year, not only marks the annual anniversary of the World Health...

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Apr 34 min read

Climate Adaptation in the Context of Africa

by Boitumelo Pauline Marumo 3 April, 2024 This blog post discusses climate change adaptation in Africa, a continent facing the harshest...

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Mar 144 min read

The Urgent Call to Action: +1.5°C Global Warming Surpassed

Dr Douglas Rasbash, Boitumelo Pauline Marumo Global warming has breached the critical threshold of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, 15...

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Feb 293 min read

Youth Opportunities in the Green Transition

By: Boitumelo Pauline Marumo Climate change is no longer a distant threat but an urgent reality demanding global attention. The Green...

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Feb 204 min read

Social Justice and a Green Transition in Botswana

Writer: Boitumelo Pauline Marumo 20 February is World Day of Social Justice, let's celebrate it by fostering understanding and...

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Feb 121 min read

Unveiling Botswana's Climate Path by Reviewing the 2024-2025 Budget Speech

Join us on February 13, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM CAT for a transformative webinar: "Reviewing the Budget Speech From the Climate...

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Feb 85 min read

THE HEALTH HAZARDS OF HEATWAVES

Author: Dr Douglas Rasbash, co-author, Boitumelo Pauline Marumo 8 February 2024 Between 28th October 2023 and February 7th 2024, The...

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Nov 3, 20232 min read

Keep Your Promise Campaign Launch - Botswana

You are invited to the launch of Keep Your Promise Campaign, to be held on Friday 10th November 2023. Starting Point: BCCN Office, Plot...

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Nov 1, 20233 min read

Celebrating Africa Youth Day and Empowering Youth in Climate Action

Africa Youth Day 2023 brings forth the theme "One Million Next Level is Knocking: Youth-led Movements that Transcend Borders." This theme...

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Oct 23, 20233 min read

Insights from the Inaugural C4A Conference

Advancing Agricultural Adaptation in Africa The First Conference on Accelerating Agricultural Adaptation in Africa (C4A) served as a...

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Jun 19, 20237 min read

Celebrate World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: Her Land, Her Right!

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is a significant occasion that emphasizes the crucial need to protect our lands and...

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Jun 9, 20235 min read

Closing the Loop: Embracing the Circular Economy in Botswana

You have probably heard of the circular economy or seen the term being used in sustainability and climate change conversations. It may...

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May 20, 20234 min read

Africa's Hidden Burden: Unveiling Africa's Waste Crisis and Western World's Role

Africa is facing a severe waste crisis, with hazardous waste dumping and poor waste management practices taking a toll on the continent's...

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May 18, 20233 min read

Embracing Green Growth and Seizing Green Opportunities in Botswana

As the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent, the need for sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions is more...

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May 17, 20234 min read

Harnessing Young Talent for Climate Action

Young people and children are also aware of the climate crisis and they should be engaged in addressing it. Young people are not fully...

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May 5, 20234 min read

Gasping for Breath: The Devastating Impact of Environmental Pollution in Botswana

Botswana is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa with a rich cultural heritage and an abundance of natural resources. However,...

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