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Urban population growth is increasingly threatening farming as private developers seize land to meet the rising demand for housing. In the Ashanti Region, for instance, vegetable farms are gradually disappearing as private developers acquire land, leaving farmers—already struggling with harsh living conditions—in despair. In this report, Channel One News' Ashanti Regional correspondent, Doris Lonta, explores how this trend may impede Ghana's progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs) 1 and 2, which aim to eradicate poverty and hunger by 2030.

Good insights well done on sharing this informative article Dr. Wayne Malinga (PhD) This really helped me understand the complexities of La Niña and its effects on our environment.I found the insights on La Niña's influence on agriculture particularly interesting.#Thediscourseofclimatechange#Climatechangeconversations#

#Linkedin Empirical facts are not in any violation of your policies & guidelines. Please we urge you to apply ethical discerning judgement, fairness & non-discriminatory practices as embedded in your corporate ethos when reviewing posts that are reported. Preventing Sustenance: Israel’s Attacks on Gaza’s Agriculture as a Genocidal Tactic #Linkedin Empirical facts are not in any violation of your policies & guidelines. Please we urge you to apply ethical discerning judgement, fairness & non-discriminatory practices as embedded in your corporate ethos when reviewing posts that are reported. In Gaza, typically vibrant with summer crops, Israeli attacks have devastated agricultural lands crucial for feeding the population. A UN report reveals 96% face food insecurity, with 495,000 at risk of starvation. Satellite images show 60% of Gaza’s farmland damaged or destroyed.

Is Obajana Already the Next Niger Delta? 🌍 🚛 With road shoulders taken over by parked trailers, roadsides filled with litter, traffic slow or gridlocked, and emissions in the air, I couldn’t help but wonder if Obajana is already the next Niger Delta. Economists are familiar with the concept of negative externalities and their wahala. The goose that lays the golden egg deserves good care, don’t you think? 🥚✨ I am DrX, your EconomicsExplainer. #EconomicsExplained #Obajana #NigerDelta #NegativeExternalities #EnvironmentalImpact #TrafficCongestion #EconomicIssues #Sustainability #PublicHealth #EconomicsExplainer #GoldenEgg #Infrastructure #Pollution #CommunityCare #Economics #Nigeria

Water resource governance should be inclusive not only women and men but other diverse groups

I am elated to have shared my opinion on the Financial Gazette concerning the predicted La Nina in Southern Africa particularly Zimbabwe. My first reflection was to reitarate that the La Nina phenomenon has already been forecasted by scientists through climate modelling and projections. Unlike the El Nino event characterised by high temperatures and erratic rainfall patterns, this event culminates in normal and above normal rainfall patterns. Water access and availability is predicted to improveb in Zimbabwe bringing much relief to the continued dry spell experienced in the country that resulted in alarming levels of water scarcity. However, it is imperative that as a country we prepare ourselves to deal with the eventualities of climate related disasters such as flooding that are largely characterised by La Nina. This has detrimental consequences on agriculture,water resources and overall community well being. Above and beyond, we should mutual benefits from the La Nina that are expected to rescue communities from their low agricultural yields experienced in the previous season through favourable growing conditions. Other benefits include water resource recharge, biodiversity support, reduced pest and disease pressure and an opportunity for adaptation. Secondly, the La Nina is predicted to bring about economic strain associated with agricultural losses due to extreme flooding destroying crops. However, on the positive side the economic performance is expected to improve due to increased agricultural production. Moreover, this is also likely to boost local economies while providing more food security. The surplus agricultural production is likely to open up export markets contributing to foreign exchange earnings and strengthening the economy. #climatechange #agriculture #water #economicdevelopment

its so glaring that Agriculture is the only way out of our present economic predicament in this country, apparently the crude oil is not sustainable in driving the economy or maybe its being mismanaged, cutting a long story short Agriculture is the way to go.

So true, still! Innovative contextual strategies for including, mobilizing, sensitizing, women to represent themselves in policy making, is essential! It is a global issue in agriculture and natural resource management-not global south or global north!

2021 CAADP Biennial Review Brief – Zimbabwe! The third BR reveals that Zimbabwe is not on track for achieving the Malabo Declaration Commitments. However, an improvement in the country’s overall performance score since the second BR cycle has been noted. This progress from the second to the third BR represents a turnaround from the decline the country registered between the first and second BRs. A key recommendation from the analysis is for the country to enhance its access to agricultural technologies to improve yields and production. The country should review its involvement in agricultural commodity markets to ensure government actions promote, rather than hinder, the competitiveness of the sector. Download the brief: https://shorturl.at/2jGPp

🌊 Insightful Session on the Potential of Water Economics in Pakistan 🌊 I had the privilege of attending an engaging session by Dr. Hassan Abbas at TheBlackHole on the "Potential of Water Economics in Pakistan." Key takeaways included: A deep dive into the uniqueness and robustness of the Indus Basin and its river systems. The importance of data availability and usage in policy-making for sustainable water management. Insightful discussions on challenges in Pakistan's water system and future scenarios. Proposed solutions for Balochistan's water issues through community involvement and stakeholder collaboration. Innovative ideas for economic growth by utilizing the Indus flow and reviving its historic legacy. Dr. Abbas gave us a powerful thought: "Water is heavier than oil." 💧 It was an enriching experience filled with practical recommendations and lively Q&A discussions. 🚀 #WaterEconomy #Sustainability #IndusRiver #EconomicGrowth #WaterManagement #Pakistan #Balochistan