Conflict and forest resources in Darfur
29 October 2015
29 October 2015
There is growing concern in the Sudan about the impact of the Darfur conflict on natural
resources, particularly forest resources.
The article presents an analysis of the situation and drafts some conclusion on the fact that conflict has multiple short- and long-term impacts on development, the environment
and human well-being. The displacement of...
Ebola virus disease in West Africa: a public health emergency becomes a complex crisis
29 October 2015
29 October 2015
In several countries in West Africa, the initial public health emergency triggered by Ebola virus disease (EVD) has developed into a complex crisis, affecting food security, livelihoods and national economies, and even threatening geopolitical stability.
This article outlines the global scientific community’s knowledge of the clinical characteristics and epidemiological features...