Finalists — Five scientists race to read Africa’s environmental future
Daily Maverick | 12.08.2026 04:06
Across Africa, ecosystems are changing faster than ever before. Forests absorb carbon while enduring rising temperatures. Drylands edge towards desertification. Rivers carry pollutants and nutrients into estuaries and oceans. Freshwater systems strain under pollution, climate pressures and growing demand. Pollinators navigate landscapes increasingly fragmented by agriculture and urban growth.
