Monthly Archives: February, 2014

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Bridging lagoons in Abidjan, Lagos

Two economic capital cities in West Africa have embarked on remarkable physical development initiatives aimed at supporting their rapid growth. Traversed by water bodies, Lagos...

Michael Simire - February 28, 2014

Marine

Where the Green meets the Blue Economy

The idea of sustainable development has formed the basis of the Green Economy, which looks outward from land to the ocean space as a...

Michael Simire - February 28, 2014

Sustainable Devpt

Lagos Floating School project nominated for award

A prototype floating school in Lagos has been nominated for the Designs of the Year prize 2014. The Floating School in Makoko, a poverty-stricken coastal...

Michael Simire - February 28, 2014

Climate Change

Climate Reality Project: Social revolution for climatic action

Our planet is fast heating up by the burning of fossil fuels with several tons of carbon pollutants entering the atmosphere everyday through landfills,...

Michael Simire - February 28, 2014

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Who will clean up Abidjan’s Ebrie Lagoon?

Abdulahi Traore, a fisherman, scouts the Ebire Lagoon that windless December morning, a forlorn look on his aging face. It’s about 10am in the...

Michael Simire - February 21, 2014

Human Settlement

Ministers to define Africa Urban Agenda

Following the recent launch of the Nigeria Mortgage Refinancing Company (NMRC), Ministers for Land and Urban Development in Africa will address the issue of...

Michael Simire - February 21, 2014

Health