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EHCON declares public health emergency over emissions-related diseases

The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has declared a public health emergency over environmental diseases linked to greenhouse gas emissions nationwide. The council’s Registrar...

World’s first global, legally binding carbon tax to slash emissions, safeguard ocean

The world’s first-ever global, legally binding carbon price - for any industry - is on the table for adoption at the upcoming International Maritime...

New scientific evidence points to higher emissions from charcoal consumption for cooking

The Project Developer Forum (PD Forum) and leading carbon market experts are calling for a review by the UNFCCC Clean Development Mechanism’s (CDM) Board...

Emissions from building sector stopped rising for the first time since 2020 – UN

A growing number of countries are working to decarbonise buildings, but sluggish progress and financing puts global climate goals at risk. These are the...

Climate change policy will reduce emissions, enhance climate resilience – UNICEF

UNICEF says the Kano State Climate Change Policy Document will reduce emissions, enhance climate resilience and tackle impact of climate change. UNICEF’s Kano Field Office...

EU can take the lead in reducing consumption-based emissions – Report

A new report by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) has revealed that the EU’s focus on territorial emissions understates the impact of its consumption...

Senate plans National Green Summit to address rising emission

The Senate says it plans to hold a National Green Summit in August to address the problem of increasing gas emission in the country. Chairman, Senate...

We can halve emissions by 2030, but time for action is now – IPCC

In 2010-2019 average annual global greenhouse gas emissions were at their highest levels in human history, but the rate of growth has slowed. Without...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...

Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions...

Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have...