Monthly Archives: September, 2016

Asia, Western Pacific most polluted regions – WHO

A new WHO air quality model confirms that 92% of the world’s population lives in places where air quality levels exceed WHO limits. Information...

Firm defeats activists in Uganda deforestation suit

The High Court of Uganda has cleared Bidco Africa Limited against claims of deforestation in the Vegetable Oil Development Programme in Kalangala district. Bidco is...

Carbon prices too low to adequately reduce emissions

Current carbon prices are falling short of the levels needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change, but even moderate price increases could...

Kenya in landmark unveiling of child-friendly TB drugs

The Kenya Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday the launch of appropriately dosed, child-friendly tuberculosis (TB) medicines, making the country the first country in...

Propel your way out of recession, Adesina urges Nigeria

Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), on Monday in Abuja stressed the need Monday for Nigeria to put in place the...

Planations’ role in Borneo forest loss, by study

New study analyses four decades of satellite images – overturning assumptions about the role of industrial plantations in Borneo forest loss Debates over forest loss...

Panama forum explores speedy GHG emissions reduction

The Latin American and Caribbean Carbon Forum (LACCF) will commence in Panama City, Panama on Wednesday, 28 September, bringing together key players from the...

Reports shed light on sustainable python trade

Three new reports published on Monday by the Python Conservation Partnership (PCP), a partnership between Kering, the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Boa...

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Research reveals increase in solar geoengineering funding in last five years

A research report titled "Who Funds and Who Pays: the funding of solar geoengineering" and released on Tuesday, March 10,...
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Group seeks industry-wide boycott of upcoming Africa Energies Summit

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – regarded as the voice of the African energy sector – is calling for an...

Urban October Report 2025: Responding to crises, advancing people-centred smart cities

Cities around the world came together during Urban October 2025 to address some of the most pressing urban challenges...

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Research reveals increase in solar geoengineering funding in last five years

A research report titled "Who Funds and Who Pays: the...

Group seeks industry-wide boycott of upcoming Africa Energies Summit

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – regarded as the voice...