Discussion about the environment
While still in Kano, chaired a workshop organised at the lovely British Council office about the impact of climate change on the North. Many experts talked grimly about desertification; urgent need for new energy sources to reduce pressure on wood; and the way the Koran and the Bible support the environment and planting of trees.
Education, awareness, understanding the extent of the problem, changing attitudes, getting community 'ownership', were all themes that emerged. What's clear is that adapting to the impact of climate change should be a big agenda for the North. We'll do what we can to help.
Posted at 10:09 19 May 2009 by Bob Dewar | Comments[0]
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