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Conservation
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Eight shark species to benefit from greater protection
After five days of intensive discussions, the 3rd session of the Meeting of the Signatories ...
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Countries act towards safer passage for migratory waterbirds
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Seabird conservation: Governments adopt measures to tackle plastic pollution
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Waterbird conference kicks off in Durban
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Parties to appraise migratory birds’ conservation efforts
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Creation of protected areas to benefit African countries – UN official
Climate Change
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COP24: We organised a top-class event, says Polish leader
“Once again, we passed the exam, we organised an absolutely top-class world party at the ...
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COP24 delegates clamour women empowerment to save Africa from climate change
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African CSOs express worry about outcome of COP24
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Record wet and dry months increase as climate change drives rainfall extremes
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COP24 delegates seek scaled-up ambition, support on climate finance
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Youth champions deliver Talanoa action call
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How pavilion impacted Nigeria’s performance at COP24
Renewable Energy
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Rural mini-grids tagged commercially viable, cost effective
A new study by Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) shows how rural mini-grids can rapidly scale across sub-Saharan ...
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Campaigners devise template for renewable energy transition
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Shell signs gas supply agreement for Aba power project
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AFC invests in Cameroon’s 420MW hydro-electric power station
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ERA urges governments, agencies to embrace energy transition
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Stakeholders validate reports to de-risk energy sector investment
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Nigeria targets 30% in renewable energy mix by 2030
Human Settlement
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Research gives cities leeway to simultaneously tackle GHG emissions, air pollution
C40 research highlights actions that could yield an 87% reduction in GHG emissions, a 49% ...
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C40 supports nine cities to deliver transformational projects
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Experts seek review of management of African cities
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Cities ‘highly exposed’ to disasters, says report
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Africities 8, in Marrakesh, explores sustainable cities’ transition
Health
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Scientists to test tailor-made vaccine tech to fight flu, Ebola, Rabies
A global coalition set up to fight disease epidemics is investing up to $8.4 million ...
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Chinese scientists develop bioactive material for skin regeneration
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World AIDS Day: African countries urged to improve funding on HIV testing, treatment
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Congo Ebola outbreak becomes second-worst in history, says IRC
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Don urges countries to apply ICT in biodiversity conservation
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Group launches movement to eliminate neglected tropical diseases in Africa
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Fight against malaria off target, says WHO
Marine
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CCLME project to reverse marine ecosystems degradation
Resident Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in the Gambia, Madam Perpetua Katepa-Kalala, ...
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World Fisheries Day: FISON pledges sustainable aquaculture production
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Kaduna fishermen decry disappearance of species of fish
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World Rivers Day: Group advocates for rights of rivers
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World Rivers Day: Promoting stewardship, encouraging river conservation
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Adidas makes Real Madrid’s kit from recycled ocean plastic
Real Estate
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UK, IFC mobilise $2b to finance green construction
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the government of the United Kingdom ...
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ITB Nigeria set to obtain ISO Certifications
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ITB clamours digitisation of construction industry
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How estate surveyors can boost rural development
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Why we’re addressing construction site safety, by NIOB
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How Eko Atlantic City protects Lagos shoreline, by Chagoury, Gnassingbe
Science & Tech
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137 solutions developed through climate technology collaboration
A global effort by National Designated Entities, technology experts and funders, coordinated by the Climate ...
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China sends five satellites into orbit via single rocket
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Investments in green tech increase knowledge of environmental impact
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World Science Day: Don clamours increased awareness on role of science in societies
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Africa advised to deploy space technology to reduce poverty
Sustainable Devpt
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Over 1,000 institutions divest from fossil fuel
As governments meet in Poland for another round of climate talks, a major milestone was ...
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S. Africa dedicated to low-carbon economy in Africa, says minister
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Nigerian businesses continue to invest in sustainable practices
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Nigerians tasked to use Green Bonds to bridge infrastructure gap
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Nigeria set to issue second Green Bond
Water & Sanitation
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Government declares Cross River councils open defecation free
The Federal Government has declared Ikom and Yala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Cross River ...
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Minister reiterates need for water supply, good sanitation
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Nigerians urged to adopt environmental sanitation to reduce malaria
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UN-Habitat donates 50 public toilets to Kogi
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World Bank supports Bauchi’s water rehabilitation scheme with $65m
Waste Management
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Group inaugurates project to address pollution
A not-for-profit organisation, Ecolife Conservation Initiative, says it has inaugurated an environmental sanitation project titled: ...
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Kenya seeks to recycle 14,000 tonnes of plastic bottles by 2025
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Become part of the cloth diaper revolution
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We’re cooperating with stakeholders to resolve waste management challenges, says NESREA
Photo News
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Images: Nigeria faces, functions at COP24
With a base at the lively country pavilion, members of the Nigerian delegation have been ...
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Images: Validating draft energy sector reports
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Images: Faces at NCF Green Ball 2018
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Images: WWF at Global Climate Action Summit
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Images: De-risking renewable energy power sector
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Images: Lagos cleans up Ibeshe waterfront
Agric & Biotech
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Firm provides seeds adaptable to climate, soil
An Agriculture and seeds company, Agritropic Ltd., says it provides local farmers seeds that are ...
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How nations can attain sustainable agriculture, food security, by FAO
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Africa to need $7b for rice imports by 2020 – FAO
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Flood-hit rice farmers unable to meet loan obligations
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Activist slammed for exploiting African farmers’ images to promote GMOs
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Zambia’s regulator under attack for allowing importation of GMO foods
Human Welfare
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Ban Ki-moon: UN poverty reduction goals achieved thanks to China
Former UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, said that eliminating poverty, the number one goal of the ...
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UN celebrates 70th anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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Nigeria lauds international support on Boko Haram, Lake Chad
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UN launches $25bn aid for 93m people in Nigeria, others
Pollution
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Mongolians urge UN attention to air pollution in capital
Mongolians are lodging an online petition for the attention of the United Nations regarding the ...
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Government urged to make progress in Ogoni clean-up
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DBSA challenged to distance self from Thabametsi coal plant project
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Carbon emissions level from buildings skyrockets – UN
Land Degradation
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Cocoa companies fail on pledge to stop Africa deforestation, says report
Major chocolate companies have failed to keep a promise they made a year ago to ...
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Lagos residents urged to halt soil degradation
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NEMA advocates tree planting to check windstorm, erosion in southeast
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Harmattan: Park Service campaigns on dangers of bush burning
Disaster Risk Management
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Institute urges Nigerians to be educated on disaster management
Registrar, Institute of Disaster Management and Safety Science (IDMSS), Mr Ochagwuba Edwin, says Nigerians need ...
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Flood: NEMA to conduct post-disaster damage assessment
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Tremor: Reps seek compliance with global standard on mining, drilling
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Abuja tremors can’t lead to earthquake, says expert
