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Monthly Archives: September, 2012

Nigeria adopts climate change policy document

The Nigerian Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the adoption of National Policy on Climate Change and Response Strategy (NPCC-RS), as a National Document...

Five states at risk of flooding as dams face imminent collapse

The Federal Government of Nigeria has ordered  the immediate evacuation of people living along the River Niger plains. Spokesperson for the National Emergency Management Agency...

30 years of Nigeria’s failure to tackle Cameroon dam flooding

The annual large scale flooding experienced in Nigeria following the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon could have been curbed some...

Death toll from dam flooding rises to 30

The death toll from flooding in north eastern Nigeria after heavy rain and the release of water from a dam in Cameroon has risen...

Durban Platform: Parties divided over way forward

Parties were divided on the way forward to advance further work under the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action...

‘Place forests under local control to increase incomes and sustainability’

To increase the incomes of many of the billion forest-dependent people worldwide the current model for investment in forests must be turned on its...

UN-Habitat launches State of World Cities Report 2012/2013

UN-Habitat Executive Director Dr. Joan Clos last Wednesday in Naples, Italy, launched the State of World Cities Report 2012/2013.   Titled ‘The Prosperity of Cities’, the...

NEPAD: Biosciences’ role in food security, health, climate change

The Finish and South African Government have committed their continued support to the New Partnership for Africa’s Development BioFISA Programme, as concrete achievements have...

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Forest fires ravage 19 states in Mexico

A total of 120 active forest fires have been recorded in Mexico, preliminarily affecting 7,137 hectares in 19 states,...
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ECOWAS requires $5.2bn to address infrastructure deficit, says Commissioner

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it requires about $5.2 billion to address infrastructure deficit and...

Govt, stakeholders to reduce black carbon emissions by 83% in 2030

The Federal Government and Self Help Africa, an NGO, have initiated moves to reduce black carbon emissions by 83...

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Forest fires ravage 19 states in Mexico

A total of 120 active forest fires have been...

ECOWAS requires $5.2bn to address infrastructure deficit, says Commissioner

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says...
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