Monthly Archives: January, 2015

Environmental issues we want on parties’ manifesto, by activists

The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN), OILWATCH and the Host Communities Network (HOCON) have asked Nigerians to reject political parties and...

Unveiling Africa’s tallest towers

Algiers edifice set to topple Johannesburg tower as global property portal, Lamudi, investigates sky-high buildings on the continent Towering 270m over the Algerian capital, the...

New guidelines for companies to respect human rights to WASH launched

The United Nations Global Compact’s CEO Water Mandate has launched the first comprehensive guidance for companies about how to meet their responsibility to respect...

Africa needs to move forward on renewable energy

Diversification of Africa's electricity sources by embarking on renewable energy solutions - such as solar, wind, geothermal and hydro power - is being heralded...

Paris 2015: Portal for countries to document climate action plans opens

In line with resolutions at the COP 20 UN climate conference last December in Lima, the Peruvian capital, countries can now formally submit to...

Solar Impulse 2 announces round world flight path

The Swiss pilots of Solar Impulse 2 unveiled the flight path they plan to take on their 35,000 kilometre around the world journey ahead...

‘2014 is worst on record for rhino poaching’

Official figures released on Thursday, January 22, 2015 by South Africa have confirmed that 2014 was the worst on record for rhino poaching. A total...

Rotary releases $8.1 million to end polio in Nigeria

Nigeria marks progress, having gone six months without a case of polio As Nigeria marks six months without a new case of polio, Rotary has...

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Countries pledge $3.9bn to GEF towards ambitious ninth replenishment

Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for its ninth replenishment cycle,...
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NEPL/Seplat JV commissions STEAM laboratories in Edo schools, advocates sustainability

The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has commissioned two Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics...

In Oyo, battle for forests shifts from reserves to classrooms, communities

No doubt, climate change is intensifying; urban expansion is steadily consuming green spaces while insecurity is creeping further into...

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Countries pledge $3.9bn to GEF towards ambitious ninth replenishment

Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to...

NEPL/Seplat JV commissions STEAM laboratories in Edo schools, advocates sustainability

The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint...