UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to the press at UN headquarters in New York on April 5, 2024, ahead of the six-month mark since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP) The world is nowhere near ready for the “calamity” being caused by climate change and must urgently prepare for even worse in the future, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Thursday. Global efforts to adapt to climate change — from building defensive sea walls to planting drought-resistant crops — have not kept pace as global warming accelerates the frequency and intensity of disasters. Floods, fires and other climate shocks have affected nearly every continent in a year the EU climate monitor says is almost certain to be the hottest ever recorded. READ ALSO:
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![Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o speaking to stakeholders during the inaugural Lake Victoria Aquaculture Forum in Kisumu.[Washington Onyango,Standard]](https://i0.wp.com/cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/wysiwyg/images/fcmoFIYLpcATtpVG6xOfa3rVvQTaHHo4FGo0VV3r.jpg?w=1000&resize=1000,500&ssl=1)
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Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o speaking to stakeholders during the inaugural Lake Victoria Aquaculture Forum in Kisumu.[Washington Onyango,Standard] In an effort to revive the fisheries sector in Kenya, key stakeholders are pushing for legal reforms and improved aquaculture practices. Busia Governor Dr. Paul Otuoma has called for an urgent review of the Fisheries Act to align it with the 2010 Constitution, while the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) has developed a detailed map to guide fish farmers in Lake Victoria on the proper installation of fish cages. These efforts come in response to challenges such as declining fish populations and massive fish kills that have caused significant losses to farmers in Kisumu and Busia counties. Speaking at the inaugural Lake Victoria Aquaculture Forum in Kisumu, Governor Otuoma, who also
Nov
Nigeria is in mourning following the sudden death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on Tuesday in Lagos after a brief illness. His death comes barely a year after he was appointed by President Bola Tinubu, marking a tragic blow to the nation’s military leadership. Lagbaja’s death also marks the third time a Chief of Army Staff has died in office, adding to a list of tragic losses among Nigeria’s military heads. Below are the ex-COAS who died in office: Joseph Akahan (August 1967) Joseph Akahan, a 30-year-old Army Chief, was appointed shortly before the outbreak of the Nigerian Civil War in 1967. After visiting the frontlines in Nsukka, he returned to his hometown in Gboko for a brief rest. As he headed
Nov
A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Yekini Nabena, said the people of the oil-rich Niger Delta region at the receiving end of the recent flood disaster are in dire need of support from the government and well mean Nigerians. Nabena, in a statement in Abuja called on the […] The post Flood victims in Niger Delta region need govt support – Nabena appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
Nov
The Neckartal irrigation scheme, which is currently being developed in the //Kharas region, is expected to create about 11 000 employment opportunities. Minister of agriculture, water and land reform Calle Schlettwein revealed this during the Keetmanshoop Agricultural, Industrial and Tourism Expo last week. He said between 33 000 and 40 000 people are expected to be attracted by the project. Schlettwein said the ministry is at an advanced stage of procuring the services of technical experts for the construction of irrigation systems at farm level, and are envisaging to have these consultants on board from next year. The ministry has, in the meantime, split the development of the irrigation scheme into two phases to allow the construction of a balancing dam due to water scarcity. “The development of the Neckartal
Nov
The 2024 crop marketing season was a historic crisis for Namibian farmers, with crop yields dropping to less than 30 000t of grain due to drought. This led to the country’s food self-sufficiency rate for white maize, mahangu and wheat dropping from 38% in 2022 to below 26% for the 2024 season. Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) chief executive Fidelis Mwazi announced this on Tuesday. “One of the most significant challenges in the crop subsector has been the recurring droughts, which have severely impacted our production capacity almost every third year,” he said. Mwazi said the drop in production highlights the urgent need for strategic intervention to support producers and safeguard Namibia’s agriculture. He said it is essential to invest in irrigation farming to boost local cereal production. “The government must
Hurricane Milton tracker: ‘This is a matter of life and death’ Milton is expected to make landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane. Last Updated: October 9, 2024, 1:12 PM EDT Hurricane Milton, now a Category 4 hurricane, is taking aim at Florida’s west coast. Landfall is expected Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane. Milton is closing in as Floridians are still recovering from the devastation unleashed by Hurricane Helene. Latest headlines: 1 hour ago 2 hours ago 2 hours ago 3 hours ago Here’s how the news is developing. Tracking Milton: Latest forecast Milton is forecast to make landfall between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Wednesday near Sarasota, south of Tampa, as a Category 3 hurricane. Strong wind gusts over 100 mph are forecast for the Tampa
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Thousands of firefighters battled a wildfire in northern California on Saturday that rapidly expanded, burning an area roughly the size of Los Angeles. This is one of several blazes ravaging the western United States and Canada amid dry, hot, and windy conditions. Cooler temperatures forecasted for the region could help slow the Park Fire, the […]
The Canadian alpine resort town of Jasper found itself in the grip of wildfire on Wednesday evening. The blaze is part of a larger crisis unfolding across the western province of Alberta, where authorities reported over 170 active fires. Jasper National Park took to social media to announce “significant loss” within the town, prompting thousands […]
I’ve lost count of the times I’ve seen a black shape darting beneath me while surfing, only to realize it’s a Cape fur seal sharing the wave. But now, with nine seals testing positive for rabies – the first significant marine mammal outbreak – surfers along this 400-mile coastline are on high alert. Gregg Oelofse, […]
The path that Beryl is likely to take, according to the US National Hurricane Center. Pic: NHC
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Officials report that Hurricane Beryl has become the earliest category five storm ever to form in the Atlantic, causing widespread damage in the southeastern Caribbean. Roofs were torn off buildings, trees uprooted, and electricity lines toppled as the powerful hurricane made landfall on Monday. Winds reaching 150mph forced the closure of schools, businesses, airports, and […]
Torrential storms that have caused widespread flooding and killed at least 71 people in southeast China are moving inland, prompting the national weather service to issue its most severe rainstorm alert. The storms have led to flash floods and mudslides, with more expected in the coming days. The region, including the economic powerhouse of Guangdong […]
The Hajj, a sacred journey for Muslims, requires able individuals to undertake the pilgrimage once in their lifetime. However, this year’s Hajj witnessed a significant challenge as temperatures in Mecca surged above 115 degrees, causing hundreds of people to collapse, and many to succumb to heat exhaustion. The Hajj follows a lunar calendar, meaning it […]
Jun
The Atlantic hurricane season’s first tropical storm, Alberto, is expected to form over the Gulf of Mexico today, according to the National Hurricane Center. The disturbance has an 80% chance of becoming a tropical storm. Forecasters predict heavy rains, coastal flooding, and gusty winds along the Texas and northeastern Mexico coasts through Thursday. Alberto is […]
A tropical disturbance has triggered a rare flash flood emergency across southern Florida, with residents preparing for more heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday. Wednesday’s torrential downpours and subsequent flooding obstructed roads, stranded vehicles, and delayed the Florida Panthers en route to their Stanley Cup games in Canada against the Edmonton Oilers. This disorganized storm […]