Thematic area dedicated to a range of biodiversity species (flora and fauna). We get a closer look at the habitats of animal and plant species that play unique roles in the ecosystem. Species which are threatened, endangered or extinct are featured in depth.
Wildlife Feature: Southern Ground-Hornbill
Bucorvus Leadbeateri Southern Ground-Hornbill (English Name) DENDERA (Shona name) The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies the Southern Ground Hornbill as vulnerable to extinction. Their distribution range has hugely decreased recently, due to persecution and habitat alteration through extensive farming, pollution, deforestation as...
Indigenous knowledge systems and the environment
The word ‘indigenous’ can be traced back to French (indigène) and Latin (indigena). In both languages, the word means ‘sprung from the land’, a native or literally ‘in-born’. Thus, it can be comprehended that indigenous knowledge refers to the way of knowing and application of...
Zimbabwe onto its Biodiversity Economy Status
Zimbabwe is one of the most advanced countries in biodiversity in Africa. It holds much value in its natural reserves, from the miombo woodlands to the non-timber forestry products, fisheries and wildlife. The natural reserves hold a lot of potential in terms of business development,...
Benefiting from Wood Waste – Strategies for Timber Industries
Sitting on a couch in an office can be very comfortable, just as being sheltered against rain or sunlight in your house feels safe. To have these goods and services in place, wood and timber is required to deliver a couch or a roof. Timber...
Conservation of Wildlife – The Case of the African Wild Dog
Wildlife consists of organisms that live and grow freely in the environment. The variety of wildlife is so rich that some species have not been discovered. Yet, most species now are heading towards extinction due to human induced challenges. Endangered species include the African elephant,...
Biodiversity Restoration key to human survival
Our existence on earth, is sustained through resources, obtained from the environment. We are part of an ecosystem that has unique biodiversity. An ecosystem is a community of living and non-living organisms that live and interact with each other in a specific environment. Biodiversity is...
Children begin to endure hard labour due to climate change
Deep in the valleys and mountains of Mahwemasimike, in Honde Valley, the brunt of climate change is reaching a fever pitch level. Jokoniya (not his real name) is a young eight year old child who has started brick moulding, in order to supplement household income....
Composting in the Home
Each meal we make in our home is good for our health. It provides us with nutrients, essential for our growth. On the other side, making our meals also has adverse impacts upon our environment through the waste generated from our cooking activities. A...
Pesticides and the environment; counting the cost
In this highly industrialized era, agriculture and human health are key aspects that are never to be neglected as they anchor life on this planet. The agricultural sector is very key in the food and pharmaceutical industry among others where agricultural by-products are used. Humans...
Urbanization a threat to Harare green spaces
“Destroying a green belt land for immediate economic gain is like burning your children’s inheritance to cook a single meal” – Phil Harding Green spaces represent an important environmental asset of urban areas which cover all undeveloped spaces primarily covered by vegetation in and around...
