Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Inaugural Issue

The inaugural issue of the Journal of Nature-Based Solutions and Innovations presents five groundbreaking research articles addressing critical environmental and agricultural challenges across Africa. The editorial  explores shea butter's potential as Ghana's "next gold," emphasizing its economic empowerment of rural women, ecological significance, and global market value. Research contributions examine flood management in Nigeria's Magarya Catchment using GIS-based watershed analysis, proposing nature-based solutions like reforestation and wetland restoration. A participatory decision support tool for soil and water management in Kenya's Kakia-Esamburmbur catchment demonstrates innovative approaches to sustainable agriculture. The issue also features critical analyses of climate change impacts on Northern Nigeria's agriculture, highlighting agribusiness strategies for food security enhancement, and investigates wildfire dynamics in Ghana's savanna ecosystems, revealing species-specific fire responses and emphasizing integrated fire management. Collectively, these articles align with UN Sustainable Development Goals and Africa's STISA-2024 strategy, showcasing innovative, nature-based approaches to environmental conservation, climate adaptation, and sustainable development across multiple African contexts.