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IITA designated a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance 

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has been officially designated a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention, recognising the ecological significance of...

Decline of migratory species of animal population worsens from 44% to 49% in two years – Report

An interim report which provides an update to the landmark State of the World’s Migratory Species (2024) warns that 49% of migratory species populations conserved by...

Unsung hero: Meet the man with the welfare of the African manatee at heart

Dr Dunsin Bolaji is the African manatee’s unsung hero. His work in research, conservation and education has left a significant impact on the marine...

New Ekuri, firm reach truce over logging, sign N15m compensation, restoration pact

A tense dispute over alleged unauthorised logging in New Ekuri Community, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, has been resolved following legislative...

EnviroNews’ Nsikak Ekere listed as EPI Foundation unveils inaugural Youth Ambassadors

On UN World Wildlife Day on Monday, March 3, 2026, the Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI) Foundation announced its inaugural 2026 cohort of EPI Youth Ambassadors,...

Exploring global biodiversity issues tackled by IUCN

Overview: A Landmark Year for Biodiversity The 12-month period from February 2025 to February 2026 was one of the most consequential in IUCN's history. Against a...

CSOs make case for protection of Cross River’s mangrove by forestry laws

A civil society organisation (CSO), We the People, has stressed the need for the Cross River’s mangrove forests to be fully protected under the state’s...

Reserve for wild horses established in Sumava Mountains, near borders with Germany and Austria

A herd of wild horses ran into the new reserve in the Sumava Protected Landscape Area in the mountain range of the same name...

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IITA designated a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance 

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has been officially designated a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention,...
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Audu Oseni: Why governance communication is not public relations

A concerning pattern across Nigeria and much of Africa is the belief among many government spokespersons that governance communication...

South Africa: Groups challenge lawfulness of approval for long-delayed Nuclear-1 project

Three environmental justice organisations have launched a High Court challenge to the environmental authorisation granted for Eskom’s proposed Nuclear-1...

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IITA designated a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance 

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Audu Oseni: Why governance communication is not public relations

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