Eco Minute 13:30

BULLETIN 24 June 1:30 pm

Good afternoon, here is your Eco Minute:

# The Joint Second Forum on Climate Services and Space for Early Warning in Africa is currently underway in Windhoek, Namibia. It’s been held under the theme, Accelerating Access to Climate and Weather Services for Resilient African Economies and Communities. The forum aims to shed light on the impact of the ClimSA programme on climate-based policy and decision-making and its contributions to better climate risk management. The African Union’s Moses Vilakati says Africa is among the world’s most vulnerable regions to climate change:

# A study published in the Communications Earth and Environment has revealed major gaps in global ocean biodiversity data. Analysing 19-million records, researchers found systemic imbalances that risk skewing ecological interpretations and conservation strategies. The geographic distribution of data was heavily skewed towards the Northern Hemisphere, accounting for over 75-percent of the records analysed. Researchers say inaccurate or incomplete biodiversity data risks misinforming management strategies, leaving key species and habitats vulnerable, especially in the face of accelerating ocean changes.

# And finally: Learners at Isipingo Hills Primary School in KwaZulu-Natal recently learnt the value of nurturing the earth and the dangers of plastic pollution. This was part of a partnership between the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa, and eThekwini Municipality’s Cleansing and Solid Waste Department. Activities included planting a vegetable garden, waste separation demonstrations, and recycling education. South Africa produces nearly 2.5-million tons of plastic a year.

Stay tuned for more news………….