The Need for community consultations on investment programs on the Nile: Case of the Merowe Dam- Sudan
Recent news has indicated that some material has been imported to strengthen the body of the Merowe Dam. The Merowe Dam, also known as the Hamdab Dam, is a large dam near Merowe Town in northern Sudan, about 350 kilometres (220 miles) north of Khartoum and 40 kilometres (25 miles) downstream from the construction site at Hamdab.
The Dam’s dimension makes it the largest contemporary hydropower project in Africa. It is situated on the River Nile, close to the 4th Cataract where the River divides into multiple smaller branches with large islands in-between.
Harmonizing Laws and policies on fishing and aquaculture at lakes Edward and Albert
The DR Congo National Discourse Forum (DRCNDF) participated at the National workshop that discussed on harmonization of Laws and Policies on fishing and aquaculture at lakes Edward and Albert. The workshop that was held from 1st to 3rd December 2017 in Goma was organized by the regional Coordination of Lakes Eduward - Albert Fisheries – Phase two ( LEAF2).
Investing in nature through Reforestation and Better Farming to Slash down Carbon Emissions, Kenya
Reforestation, sustainable farming, and wetlands conservation could significantly slash down the amount of carbon emissions that humanity spews into the atmosphere through fossil fuel use. The Kenya National Discourse Forum (KNDF) Climate Change expert, Mr Peter Omeny, stressed on this during a Climate Change Workshop held at Cicada Hotel, Eldoret in December 2017.