Winter in Germany Through the Eyes of Kisife Jude: A Warm Heart in a Cold Season As I stepped off the plane from Cameroon Africa, the crisp air of a German winter greeted him, a stark contrast to the warm breezes of his homeland. Winter in Germany, a season of stark beauty and biting cold, was a new world to him. January and February, the coldest months, often saw temperatures plummeting below freezing. Hailing from a land of eternal warmth, found himself wrapped in layers of clothing, marvelling at the wonder of snowflakes, a rarity back home. The Bavarian Alps, Black Forest, Sachsen Switzerland, and Harz mountains blanketed in snow, transformed into winter wonderlands, offering Kisife and other visitors exhilarating opportunities for skiing and snowboarding. These landscapes, so different from the African savannas, captivated him with their serene and pristine beauty. But it wasn't just the natural scenery that entranced him. The German cities and towns, adorned with festive ligh

WMO/Victor Hugo Sun rises in Chapala Lake, Mexico. People everywhere need to remember that we depend on Mother Earth to survive, the UN chief said in his message for  World Wildlife Day  marked on Tuesday, advocating for “a more caring, thoughtful and sustainable relationship with nature”. Humanity is weaved into “the rich tapestry of life that makes up our world’s biological diversity”, said Secretary-General António Guterres. “All human civilizations have been, and continue to be, built on the use of wild and cultivated species of flora and fauna, from the food we eat, to the air we breathe”. And yet, today, close to a quarter of all species on the planet are in danger of becoming extinct in the next few decades. It seems that humanity has forgotten just how much we need nature for our survival and well-being  --  UN chief “It seems that humanity has forgotten just how much we need nature for our survival and well-being”, he bemoaned. As

WFP/Tatenda Macheka Drought conditions in Zimbabwe have meant that farmers have not been able to grow enough food. Many parts of the world can expect above average temperatures in the coming months even without the presence of an El Niño event to drive warming, the World Meteorological Organization ( WMO ) said on Monday.  The UN agency published its latest  update  on El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a naturally occurring phenomenon in the equatorial Pacific linked to heavy rains, floods, drought and other hazards.  WMO | OMM ✔ @WMO Above average temperatures are expected in many parts of the globe in the next few months, even without the presence of a warming # ENiño , according to new WMO Update. Details https:// bit.ly/2TfDO88   79 1:35 PM - Mar 2, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 51 people are talking about this El Niño occurs due to fluctuations in the temperature of th

The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate  change , environmental degradation, peace and justice. The  17  Goals  are all  interconnect ed,  and in order to leave no one behind, it is important that we achieve  them all  by 2030. Click on any specific Goal below to learn more about each issue. Goal 1: No Poverty GOAL 1: NO POVERTY Economic growth must be inclusive to provide sustainable jobs and promote equality. READ MORE ABOUT GOAL 1 Goal 2: Zero Hunger GOAL 2: ZERO HUNGER The food and agriculture sector offers key solutions for development, and is central for hunger and poverty eradication. READ MORE ABOUT GOAL 2 Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being GOAL 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-being fo