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Community forest management: A path to sustainability
Dear broadcasting partner, Forests are vital for energy and food security, providing fuel for cooking, as well as fruits, seeds, and wild meat. Forests also benefit agriculture by hosting pollinators, like bees, improving soil fertility, and regulating the climate. But forests also contribute greatly to biodiversity and the overall health of the ecosystem. Forested watersheds…
Reforesting the banks of the Zio River is a positive response to environmental challenges
RISING SIGNATURE TUNE, THEN FADE OUT HOST : Hello dear listeners, welcome to our show. In recent years, the lower reaches of the Zio River between Tonoukouti and Fidokui, not far from the capital of Togo, Lomé, have been exposed to regular cycles of flooding due to climate change. With our guests today, we…
Soil fertility solutions that benefit nature too
Dear broadcasting partner, Welcome to this month’s theme pack, all about Nature-based Solutions to improve soil fertility. Farmers across sub-Saharan Africa are working to improve soil fertility in order to improve their harvest. But many of these practices can benefit the overall environment as well. This pack includes 3 backgrounders, 5 scripts, and 9 Barza…
Radio spots for preparing for emergency response
Spot #1: Evacuation, emergency supplies, and curfews NARRATOR: During the current (type of emergency, for example, flood, heat wave, drought, civil unrest), everyone in the following areas (list areas) is asked to (evacuate OR be prepared to evacuate) to the emergency shelters or emergency areas nearest to them (list the names and locations…
Youth shaping the future of agriculture
Dear broadcasting partner, Welcome to this month’s theme pack, which is focused on youth in agriculture. August 12 is International Youth Day, and the theme this year is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” Young farmers are the future of food systems in your country, yet many youth do not see…
Biodiversity
Introduction Have you ever thought about the incredible variety of life on Earth? From the tiniest insects to the mightiest elephants, this variety is called biodiversity. But biodiversity is more than just pretty things – it’s the very foundation of a healthy planet and our well-being. What is biodiversity? Biodiversity, a short term for biological…
Gender-responsive Nature-based Solutions
Rural women participating in Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Africa can generate numerous benefits, both at the individual and community levels. Nature-based Solutions, as defined by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, involve actions aimed at protecting, sustainably managing, and restoring both natural and modified ecosystems. These actions are designed to tackle societal challenges in…
Restoring degraded land in northern Uganda by planting indigenous trees
HOST: Hello, dear listener, welcome to our radio program. Today, we are going to talk about the promotion of tree planting by Kijani Forestry, based in the Gulu district of northern Uganda. We will look at the challenges they face and discuss the species they plant. We will also talk about the impact of climate…
Beekeeping enriches farmers while preserving the environment
Signature tune UP, then fade out HOST: Hello, dear listeners. Welcome to your program. My name is Solange Bicaba. Today, we’re going to talk about the practice of beekeeping and its benefits for people and the environment in Yabasso, a village in the Hauts-Bassins region of western Burkina Faso. In this village, about thirty people…
Farmers sustainably grow vegetables and fruits while protecting wetlands
HOST: Wetlands are areas of land where water covers the soil, either seasonally or permanently. They include swamps, and have unique systems of groundwater movement, waterlogged soils, and vegetation that is well-adapted to water. Wetlands provide important ecological services such as controlling floods, purifying water, and providing habitat and support for many plant and…