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Monthly Archives: June, 2016

NESREA seeks support to curb poaching, wildlife trade

Communities in Nigeria have been urged to support efforts to preserve the remaining wildlife resources from extinction by guarding their forests against poachers. The call...

Climate change threatens South Asia’s security, warns Military report

A new report has warned that a recent drought in India which has affected over 330 million people – causing displacement and threatening the...

Why piecemeal approach won’t deliver on Ogoni clean-up

Dr Godwin Uyi Ojo, Executive Director, Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN), attempts an appraisal of Federal Government’s effort in environmental protection...

Cities commit to combating emissions

Through bold climate commitments, 228 cities around the world are taking the lead on climate action Over 200 cities have set greenhouse gas reduction goals...

WED 2016: Ogun raises concern over desert encroachment

In the light of threats posed by climate change, the Ogun State Government has called on residents to desist from acts that can lead...

Nigeria, others tackle continental water, food insecurity challenges

In the light of the food security and the water-food-energy-ecosystem nexus, some nine nations embarking on a new initiative in collaboration with the Global...

WED 2016: Crusaders charge FG to commence concrete actions to save environment

To save Nigeria’s diverse ecosystems from further ruin, the Federal Government must go beyond mere words on the issue of transiting from fossil fuels-based...

World ‘goes wild for life’ on 2016 Environment Day

Marking World Environment Day, which this year focuses on the illegal trade of wildlife, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is calling on everyone to...

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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major causes of weather extremes such as heavy rainfall. There have...
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International Waste Pickers’ Day: Pickers seek recognition for sustainable development

Waste pickers in Lagos have called for formal recognition and inclusion in Nigeria’s circular economy drive. Mr. Friday Oku, President...

Onuigbo hails Tinubu’s reforms, backs Regional Development Commissions as path to national growth

The member representing the South East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Sam Ifeanyi...

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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major...

International Waste Pickers’ Day: Pickers seek recognition for sustainable development

Waste pickers in Lagos have called for formal recognition...
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