SINGAPORE, Nov 2 (Reuters) – Some of the world’s biggest consumer goods companies, including PepsiCo (PEP.O), Mars and Nestle (NESN.S), are almost certain to miss a target to make plastic packaging more sustainable by 2025, according to a new report published on Wednesday. The study by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the United Nations Environment Programme also revealed that some companies – Read More …
Author: Ivan Mawanda
Agricultural chemicals drive falls of 30% in populations of field birds and butterflies, says Pesticide Atlas
Global pesticide use has soared by 80% since 1990, with the world market set to hit $130bn next year, according to a new Pesticide Atlas. But pesticides are also responsible for an estimated 11,000 human fatalities and the poisoning of 385 million people every year, the report finds…
A Pesticide, A Pigweed And A Farmer’s Murder
Ruto didn’t do due diligence before lifting the ban on GMO Agriculture. Kenyan farmer’s deserve to be told the truth about side effects of agrochemicals used in GMO Agriculture. This is a serious matter, if you don’t believe me, check it out: One farmer’s improper use of an herbicide damaged another’s field and led to a shooting. The dispute reveals Read More …
MASINDI SCHOOL LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN AGAINST KAVEERA
MASINDI: Kabalega secondary school in Masindi district, western Uganda has launched a campaign against polythene bags commonly known as Kavaeera in a drive aimed at protecting the environment in district. The campaign dubed ‘’Say no to Kaveera’’ was launched by collecting the polythene bags and cleaning around the school and the streets of Kijura trading center and Kijura market in Masindi Read More …
UN ASEMBLY RECOGNIZES African Institute for Culture and Ecology -AFRICE FOR ITS EFFORT ON RIGHTS OF NATURE.
Africa and other continents are following suit. Uganda, for example, became the first nation in Africa to recognize the rights of Nature in national legislation, thanks to efforts of parliamentarians working with local civil society organizations Advocates for Natural Resources and Development, the African Institute for Culture and Ecology and the Gaia Foundation. The inclusion of the rights of Nature Read More …
Harmony with Nature
Report of the Secretary-General
Shooting of Somali TV reporter by elite police unit’s officers goes unpunished
GOVERNMENT CHALLENGED TO BAN SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
The Blood of Lindokuhle Mnguni is on the hands of leaders who hold office and fail to act in the interest of the poor and working class
Minamata Convention on Mercury turns five: born from science and growing with it
