In this edition of “Tam Tam Express”, a dynamic online forest monitoring and alert system that empowers people everywhere to better manage forests. Global Forest Watch unites satellite technology, open data and crowd sourcing to guarantee access to timely and reliable information about forests. Less than a year from the deadline for the Millennium development Goals, journalists in Africa cast a critical eye on the progress in water, sanitation and hygiene improvements being achieved by African governments. WASH goals are off track in sub -Saharan Africa. Many African countries won’t meet the target set for water and sanitation.Tune in as we put the spotlight on how technology is being used to empower people worldwide to better manage forests. We also check out the outcome of the recent media workshop on water and sanitation organized by the WSSCC. Tune in for more!
