Monthly Archives: September, 2016

Nigeria shifts gear in ODS phase-out scheme

Aiming to completely phase-out hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), an ozone-depleting substance (ODS) by 2040, Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos took a major step towards realising the...

EU, US demand regulation, labelling of genetically-derived products

The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD), a network of 77 EU and US consumer organisations, on Thursday published a new resolution on consumer concerns about new...

Leaders, businesses, donors commit $30b to boost African agriculture

It was an epic moment for African agriculture on Wednesday in Nairobi, Kenya as African leaders, businesses, and major development partners pledged more than...

NAMA funding secured for Colombia transit-oriented development

An innovative Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) in Colombia that integrates transport and land-use planning at the local level can now move to implementation...

NBMA asked to conduct tests to prove there’s no GM rice in Nigeria

In a reaction to claims by the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), through its Director-General, Dr. Rufus Ebegba, that there is no iota of...

Nigeria and climate change finance

For those still beclouded by their dreams, it is time to wake up from the slumber. It is no more an illusion that outburst...

Impacts of climate change in Nigeria

Climate events and occurrences in Nigeria and every other part of the world attest to the fact that climate change phenomenon is real. Nigeria...

Images: US climate envoy, Pershing, in Nigeria

United States Special Envoy for Climate Change, Dr Jonathan Pershing, on Wednesday in Abuja met with Nigerian authorities lead by Environment Minister, Amina Mohammed,...

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4th NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator opens its doors to young innovators

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launched the fourth edition of the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen), aimed at...
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Countries pledge $3.9bn to GEF towards ambitious ninth replenishment

Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) for its ninth replenishment cycle,...

NEPL/Seplat JV commissions STEAM laboratories in Edo schools, advocates sustainability

The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has commissioned two Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics...

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4th NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator opens its doors to young innovators

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launched the fourth...

Countries pledge $3.9bn to GEF towards ambitious ninth replenishment

Donor countries have pledged an initial $3.9 billion to...