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From commitment to action: Scaling solutions for wetlands restoration

Despite covering a small share of the planet, wetlands are essential for biodiversity, climate resilience, and water and food security, and with rapid loss...

World Wetlands Day: Oyo advised to curb indiscriminate vegetation clearance

The Oyo State Government has been advised to curb indiscriminate vegetation clearance, as the world celebrates World Wetlands Day. Prof. Ismail Abdulazeez, Head of Department,...

EcoImpact Alliance calls for traditional knowledge to protect wetlands

EcoImpact Alliance Initiative has urged blending traditional knowledge with modern methods to protect wetlands, marking World Wetlands Day 2026 in Kogi State. The event, with...

World Wetlands Day: Integrating traditional knowledge in sustaining wetland ecosystems

On Monday, February 2, World Wetlands Day 2026 is being observed across the globe under the theme “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage.”...

Nigeria risks losing its remaining wetlands by 2035 – Adogame

Executive Director, Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADev Nigeria), Dr. Leslie Adogame, says Nigeria risks losing the remaining 30% of its wetlands...

World Wetlands Day: Protecting our wetlands for posterity

On February 2 of every year, the world celebrates World Wetlands Day to raise awareness about conservation of wetlands and spotlight their value. This...

World Wetlands Day: DRC urged to protect Virunga National Park from oil exploitation

In the spirit of the World Wetlands Day observed on Friday, February 2, 2024, climate activists in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are urging...

NCF cautions against indiscriminate use of wetlands

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has cautioned against indiscriminate use of wetlands, especially in the Lagos metropolis. Dr Joseph Onoja, the Director-General, NCF, made the...

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Senate seeks special funding for Environment Ministry to tackle erosion, flooding

The Senate has called for provision of special funding for Federal Ministry of Environment to tackle erosion, flooding and...
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Ministerial Meeting underscores IEA’s central role in tackling global energy challenges

Ministers deliver expanded mandate on critical minerals and build institutional ties with key countries around the world including Brazil,...

UN Climate Change launches Capacity-Building for Negotiators initiative

UN Climate Change has launched a new Capacity-Building for Negotiators (CB4N) initiative to ensure all Party delegates, particularly those from developing...

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Senate seeks special funding for Environment Ministry to tackle erosion, flooding

The Senate has called for provision of special funding...

Ministerial Meeting underscores IEA’s central role in tackling global energy challenges

Ministers deliver expanded mandate on critical minerals and build...
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