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Singapore scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) finds an effective way to use food waste instead of just throwing it away. Scientists are managing food waste by using discarded durian covering and turning it into antibacterial organo-hydrogel bandages. The production of these bandages using waste materials and yeast is much more cost-effective than the conventional one.

Read the original article here: https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/singapore-scientists-turn-fruit-leftovers-into-antibacterial-bandages-4286462.html

The Tongan island, Eua is not only crippled by unemployment but the vital resources and ecosystems are under constant pressure due to climate change. Locals on the island are learning to carve handmade canoes to tackle environmental challenges, provide employment to young islanders, and give them a cost-effective way of catching fish. The canoe building programme is run by the MORDI Tonga Trust and is funded by IFAD and the Tongan Government.

Read the original article here: https://www.euronews.com/green/2021/10/05/the-tongan-island-using-canoes-to-tackle-climate-change

Cameroon Environment Observatory (CEW) that works to improve governance in the management of forest resources is looking for applications for the recruitment of a consultant in Integrated Management Effectiveness Tool (IMET). The winner of this tender will carry out the IMET assessment of the Ngog-Mapubi and Dibang inter-communal forest, in the Central Region of Cameroon.

Read the original article here: https://www.afrik21.africa/en/cameroon-cew-seeks-an-expert-for-the-evaluation-of-the-ngog-mapubi-forest/