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Plastic treaty negotiations: IPEN wants health concerns to take centre stage

Midway through the Plastics Treaty negotiations scheduled to end on Thursday August 14, 2025, the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN), a global network of...

U.N. committee acts on toxic plastics additives, pesticides, industrial chemicals

In a landmark decision, a U.N. expert committee decided, unanimously, that global action is needed for the toxic plastic additive UV-328. The evaluation provided...

Philippine study finds lead in industrial paints sold locally

The report “Lead in Solvent-Based Industrial Paints Sold in the Philippines” released on Sunday, October 24, 2021, in time for the UN-backed International Lead...

COVID-19 informed fresh contents, increased waste generation – PAVE study

The Pan African Vision for the Environment (PAVE) under the IPEN Toxics-Free SDGs (TFSDGs) Projects Phase 3 on COVID-19 Chemicals and Wastes, has concluded...

Report proposes stronger ASEAN response to fight global waste dumping

While governments of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have individually taken action to address incidents of illegal waste shipments from affluent and...

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Lagos assembly concludes probe into waterfront demolitions

The Lagos State House of Assembly has concluded its investigation into demolitions in three waterfront communities, with affected residents...
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Innovator unveils tool to encourage careers in sustainable development

A free digital application called "Sustainability Career Pathfinder" has been launched by Comfort Apeh Francis, the United Nations and...

UN moves to ensure clean energy in Nigeria

The United Nations has advanced its clean energy drive in Nigeria by unveiling a solar power project designed to...

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Lagos assembly concludes probe into waterfront demolitions

The Lagos State House of Assembly has concluded its...

Innovator unveils tool to encourage careers in sustainable development

A free digital application called "Sustainability Career Pathfinder" has...
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