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This category includes topics such as agricultural technology, archeology, astronomy, biodiversity, forestry, renewable energy, geology, recycling and water resources.
http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Volcanoes/Africa/
Descriptions and maps.
http://www.academicjournals.org/AJB/
Topics include nucleic acid research, subcellular processes and plant studies. Also, has preview of next issues, archives and article search. Includes abstracts and full text (in pdf).
http://www.ajol.info/
Tables of contents and abstracts of articles from journals in agricultural sciences, science and technology, health and social sciences, published in Africa.
http://web.mit.edu/africantech/www/
Practical information on science and technology in Africa to corporations, individuals and institutions in the US, Africa and the rest of the world.
http://allafrica.com/sustainable/
News about the issues of biodiversity, water, energy, health and agriculture. Includes organizations, calendar and resources.
http://allafrica.com/environment/
Links to current news stories from around the continent.
http://allafrica.com/technology/
Links to current news from around the continent.
http://www.uni-koeln.de/sfb389/
Research on the historical development of the African continent and its people during the last 12,000 years in light of the complex interrelation between Man and changing environmental conditions.
http://www.alin.or.ke/
A network of Community Development Workers involved in drylands development. Information about activities, partners, publications, technologies.
http://www.cilss.bf/
Interstate committee for drought control in the Sahel region. Focuses on food security and resource management initiatives. [English, French]
http://www.cbfp.org/
Free association of public and private partners, working to reduce poverty and improve the lives of the Congo Basin's people through biodiversity, good governance and sustainable use and management.
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10455.html
Complete text of the 2002 book published by the Board on Earth Sciences and Resources. Covers Agenda 21 implementation, the use of geographic data, and GIS-based decision support systems.
http://www.emeagwali.com/
Official site of Philip Emeagwali, voted Africa's greatest scientist by New African for his work on supercomputer development. Includes booking details plus links to speeches and articles.
http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/eco.html
Stanford University Libraries/Academic Information Resources
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/fews/
Meteorological Analyses, Cold Cloud Top Graphics and Animations, Precipitation Estimates, CPC Global Monitoring and Analysis Products.
http://www.fao.org/WAICENT/FAOINFO/ECONOMIC/GIEWS/ENGLISH/af/index.htm
Report of the Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) that provides an assessment of the current food supply situation in sub-Saharan Africa. Articles in PDF format.
http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/
A monthly magazine containing popular articles, research findings, events, scientific developments, and resources about science in Africa.
http://www.unep.org/ROA/
Acts as the link between the various units and centres of UNEP and the countries in the region, and promotes collaboration and partnerships with organizations active in sustainable development in Africa.
http://www.inra.unu.edu/
Established in 1986 to catalyze the formation of human capital in science and technology for the effective conservation, management and utilization of Africa's natural resources.
http://www.fs.fed.us/global/globe/africa/welcome.htm
Supports sustainable forests and biodiversity conservation in countries around the world. Page includes list of projects.
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