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Over 130 scientists from all over the world yesterday converged in Arusha at the 2nd International Whitefly Symposium (IWS2) to discuss one of the world’s most destructive agricultural pests, the whitefly, reports Daily News. 'To feed itself Africa must intensify its agricultural production to produce more from the same or even less land. Intensification often leads to more pests and diseases' said meeting chair Dr Sseruwagi....
'It is vital to invest more in long-term capacity development of governmental and non-governmental actors in [disaster management],' said Tanzanian Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Ms Regina Kikuli to Indian Ocean Risk Management Association (IORA) member states...
'This project will impart knowledge to us and ultimately help us gain adaptation skills as effects of climate change continue to 'cut' deep in our socio-economic and cultural life. Sustainable livestock keeping is suitable for the community', prominent Maasai elder Saiteye Martalo told the Daily News...
'Climate related disasters are numerous, dangerous and costly. Social protection plays a critical role in buffering the negative impact caused by climate change,' said Tanzania Social Action Fund Chief Executive Officer Mr Mwarnanga...
"Climate change is a reality and adaptation a necessity not a choice, and this applies nowhere more so than amongst small island states and coastal areas," said Sheona Shackeleton from Rhodes University, South Africa...
'We are vulnerable to disasters due to climate change. People need to be educated on the causes of disasters for prevention and preparedness,' the President said, commenting on the new NGO that will educate the people on disaster management, and also provide early warning to the population according to the Daily News...
Around 500,000 people living around Oldoinyo Lengai mountain in Arusha will be trained this month, by a team of geologists, on how to avoid short and long term hazards of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes...
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