insert_link AfricaSouthern African project builds toolkit to guide reforestation with indigenous trees Camel Thorn tree (Photo: Wikipedia) A regional initiative is developing a digital toolkit to help policymakers, farmers, and urban planners choose the right tree species for climate resilience across Southern Africa. The Southern African Trees for Climate Adaptation and Resilience project, in partnership with Stellenbosch University, is creating an open-access bioinformatics platform designed to guide reforestation and urban greening in the SADC region. Guy Midgley, a leading climate scientist at […] today4 September, 2025
insert_link EnvironmentClimSA Forum Highlights Climate Services for Africa’s Resilience The Second ClimSA Forum is underway in Windhoek under the theme "Accelerating Access to Climate and Weather Services for Resilient African Economies and Communities." The gathering aims to showcase the impact of the ClimSA programme on climate policy, risk management, and informed decision-making across Africa. Moses Vilakati is the Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, the Blue Economy, and Environmental Sustainability at the African Union Commission. today24 June, 2025
