Somalia drought may have caused more than 20,000 child deaths
Ongoing drought conditions in the Horn of Africa have likely caused tens of thousands of deaths in Somalia – more than half of which were children.
Imperial launches new scholarship for sub-Saharan Africa PhD students
Imperial has launched a new scholarship programme to support PhD students from sub-Saharan Africa.
Increasing Access to Science Education Through Unconventional Approaches
Imperial’s Global Development Hub celebrated the International Day of Education with a panel on unconventional approaches to science education.
Imperial civil engineer honoured by President of Kenya
The Head of Imperial’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has received one of Kenya’s highest honours from its President.
Prof. Faith Osier receives prestigious award for her contribution to Immunology
Only two awards were given by the British Society of Immunology (BSI) this year, and Professor Osier is one of recipients.
World needs urgent action on climate to prevent food crisis, says Kalibata
The world needs to stop global temperatures rising by 1.5 degrees to prevent a global food crisis, says AGRA’s Dr Agnes Kalibata.
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Covid won’t be the last pandemic – climate change will make sure of that
As the world warms, infectious diseases will spread – now’s the time to prepare, says Dr Ilaria Dorigatti.
Climate change made rain behind deadly West Africa floods 80 times more likely
A new study linked floods with climate change, but another on regional drought was unable to reach a conclusion, hindered by a lack of reliable data.
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Decarbonising the world isn't a one-size-fits-all
If we want to decarbonise the world, we have to work together – but don’t expect everyone to decarbonise at the same rate, says Dr Onesmus Mwabonje.
Why better weather forecasting can help climate adaptation in Africa
With the rainy season changing, better forecasting is essential for local people, says Dr Caroline Wainwright, expert in African weather and climate.
