Eco Minute 13:30

BULLETIN 4 March 1:30 pm

Good afternoon, here is your Eco Minute:

# The 21st annual Savanna Science Networking conference is underway in Skukuza in the Kruger National Park, hosting over 200 global scientists and researchers. Kruger National Park spokesperson Isaac Phaahla says discussions will focus on the impact of global warming and the conflict between wildlife and humans. The conference emphasises ecological patterns and holistic conservation efforts, covering topics like cultural heritage, tourism, co-existence, and wildlife crime: 

# The George Municipality in the Western Cape says cleaning teams collected 13-thousand-100 bags of illegally dumped rubbish, propelling the total to 55-thousand-750 bags for February alone. This was done as part of its Illegal Dumping Awareness Month. Four-thousand-rand in fines were also issued. Municipal manager, Michele Gratz, says there are over 97 illegal dumping hot spots that have been identified and it is impossible to monitor all of them, which is why the public must assist in reporting illegal dumping.

# And finally: From 2050, Africa will suffer from food and water scarcity, and job losses in agriculture, unless climate change mitigation is put in place. This is according to a study by the University of the Witwatersrand. The study has found that if climate change continues on its current trend, crop production in Africa will decline by 2.9-percent in 2030 and by 18-percent by 2050. Author professor, Philip Kofi Adom, says governments have to foster the change required by supporting private initiatives in climate adaptation and mitigation.

Stay tuned for more news………….