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Waste Management

Experts clamour circular economy principles for effective plastic waste management

Strict enforcement of environmental law has been identified as the only means ensuring adequate preservation of the environment from greenhouse gas (GHG) emission and...

Michael Simire - December 8, 2023

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Global negotiations to end plastic pollution enter third round

The third round of negotiations between UN Member States began in Kenya on Monday, November 13, 2023, to finalise the details of a globally...

Michael Simire - November 13, 2023

Pollution

INC-3: World watches keenly as Parties seek treaty to curb plastic pollution

In March 2022, when the 193 UN Member States agreed to end plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, the hard work towards an agreement...

Michael Simire - November 12, 2023

Pollution

How ‘Paris Agreement for Plastic’ could slash plastic pollution to almost zero – Scientists

With both plastic production and waste projected to escalate to unmanageable levels by 2050, scientists at UC Berkeley and UC Santa Barbara on Thursday,...

Michael Simire - November 9, 2023

Pollution

Lagos, NCF raise advocacy on solutions to plastic pollution

The Lagos State Government on Saturday, October 21, 2023, partnered with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) to stage the Annual 'Walk for Nature” event...

Michael Simire - October 23, 2023

Pollution

Stakeholders advocate community inclusiveness to curb marine pollution

Stakeholders on Thursday, October 19, 2023, in Abuja advocated for more community inclusiveness in reducing the menace of marine plastic pollution in the country. They...

Michael Simire - October 19, 2023

Pollution

Environmentalist wants pollution tax imposed on top plastic polluters

A renowned environmentalist, Mr Nnimmo Bassey, has advocated imposition of pollution tax on top plastic polluters in Nigeria. Bassey, the Director Health of Mother Earth...

Michael Simire - October 4, 2023

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Groups want Coca Cola, others held accountable for plastic pollution

The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has urged the Edo State Government to compel Coca Cola Company, Seven Up Bottling Company and...

Michael Simire - September 29, 2023

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Climate ChangeDecember 10, 2023

COP28: Stakeholders to leverage support for climate change, development

Some countries and international institutions have pledged to support the channelling of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) through Multilateral Development...

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