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How UNESCO’s biodiversity initiative safeguards forests, communities

With forests shrinking and ecosystems degrading, the global biodiversity crisis has shifted from a distant environmental concern to an urgent development challenge. Nearly one million...

UNESCO reiterates commitment to conserving Nigeria’s natural reserves

UNESCO has reiterated its commitment to conserving Nigeria’s biosphere reserves, ensuring environment presevation and discouraging human activities that fuel climate change across communities. Dr Jean-Paul...

UNESCO, LVMH sign new five-year partnership, expand joint actions for biodiversity conservation

UNESCO and LVMH Group on Thursday, October 30, 2025, announced the renewal of their partnership dedicated to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. This new agreement,...

Pacific Ocean tsunami: How UNESCO’s early warning system displayed its effectiveness

Following the powerful earthquake originating off the coast of Russia, UNESCO's early warning systems triggered a tsunami alert within just 10 minutes. Thanks to...

U.S. to pull out of UNESCO

The United States would withdraw from UNESCO by the end of 2026, the government said on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, two years after rejoining...

Nigeria, UNESCO push for climate-resilient WASH in schools

The Federal Ministry of Education in Nigeria and the National Commission for UNESCO (NATCOM-UNESCO) have called for increased investment in climate-resilient Water, Sanitation and...

UN Ocean Conference: UNESCO urges nations to make education central lever for ocean protection

On the occasion of the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), UNESCO has called on its Member States to make education a central lever for...

Govt, UNESCO rally support for advanced groundwater management

The Federal Government, UNESCO and other partners have committed towards supporting groundwater management for water security. The commitment came at a two-day validation and capacity building...

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Society advocates mandatory geoscientific investigations before mining

The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has urged relevant authorities to ensure mandatory geoscientific investigations before mining activity...
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NESREA investigates alleged illegal logging in Ekuri community forest

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has launched an investigation into allegations of illegal logging in...

REA, Lotus Bank partner to launch dedicated renewable energy financing facility

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and Lotus Bank have reached a strategic milestone in their collaboration to deepen financing...

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Society advocates mandatory geoscientific investigations before mining

The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has urged...

NESREA investigates alleged illegal logging in Ekuri community forest

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)...
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