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HOMEF mobilises ‘Ogonize and Yasunize’ campaigns to remediate Nigeria, Ecuador oil communities

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has commenced a campaign to halt oil extractions and ensure conservation and restoration in Ogoni in Nigeria...

Deforestation rates on Afro-descendant lands in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Suriname lower than the norm – Study

Afro-descendant peoples in four Amazon countries show remarkable achievements in environmental stewardship, according to new research from Conservation International, published on Tuesday, July 22,...

Oilwatch salutes as Ecuador votes against Yasuni oil extraction

Oilwatch International has saluted the people of Ecuador for what the network group terms a “historic victory” by voting against oil extraction. On August 20,...

Ecuador court enforces constitutional ‘Rights of Nature’ to safeguard Los Cedros Protected Forest

In what looks like an unprecedented case, the Constitutional Court of Ecuador used the constitutional provision on the “Rights of Nature” to safeguard Los...

Germany, Ecuador, Ghana, Vietnam seek global agreement against marine litter

The environment ministers of Germany, Ecuador, Ghana and Vietnam are holding an international ministerial conference against marine litter in September 2021 to promote a...

International civil society urges Ecuador to appeal Dutch court ruling in favour of Chevron

In solidarity with tens of thousands of people affected by what has been described as the biggest environmental disaster that has hit the Ecuadorian...

Ecuador benefits as GCF makes flagship REDD+ transfer

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has commenced the transfer of its first REDD+ disbursement to help Ecuador reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and protect...

22 years after, Chevron pollution victims still await justice in Ecuador

Hundreds of families are caught in a 22-year-long legal battle with Chevron over Ecuador pollution, with no end in sight, writes Priyanka Gupta, who...

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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major causes of weather extremes such as heavy rainfall. There have...
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International Waste Pickers’ Day: Pickers seek recognition for sustainable development

Waste pickers in Lagos have called for formal recognition and inclusion in Nigeria’s circular economy drive. Mr. Friday Oku, President...

Onuigbo hails Tinubu’s reforms, backs Regional Development Commissions as path to national growth

The member representing the South East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Sam Ifeanyi...

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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major...

International Waste Pickers’ Day: Pickers seek recognition for sustainable development

Waste pickers in Lagos have called for formal recognition...
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