NASA has selected a space-based instrument under its Earth Venture Instrument (EVI) portfolio that will make observations of coastal waters to help protect ecosystem sustainability, improve resource management, and enhance economic activity.
Human interest
Weak systems and funding gaps jeopardize drinking-water and sanitation in the world’s poorest countries
The World Health Organization (WHO) and UN-Water has sounded the alarm for an urgent increase in investment in strong drinking-water and sanitation systems.
More crackdown on plastic pollution urgently needed – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a reduction in plastic pollution to benefit the environment and reduce human exposure.
Climate change hitting Sierra Leone
Flash flooding has again hit the capital of Sierra Leone after torrential rains on Friday.
Sierra Leone: SLAJ Presidential Hopeful Champions Release Of 4 Journalists Behind Bars
Sierra Leone’s highest awards winning Journalist, Ahmed Sahid Nasralla popularly known as De Monk, has today championed the release of four Sierra Leonean journalists who are currently behind bars for reportedly publishing a false defamatory and libellous articles against lawyer Pa Momo Fofana, head of Edrina Chambers.
Africa pledges to deliver Blue Economy at Africa Blue Economy Forum (ABEF) 2019
The prospect of a fully sustainable Blue Economy for Africa gathered significant momentum following the second Africa Blue Economy Forum held in Tunis on 25-26 June.
Emmanuel Macron and WHO Director-General signed a Declaration of Intent to establish the WHO Academy
Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic and Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General have signed a Declaration of Intent to establish the WHO Academy that will revolutionize lifelong learning in health.
