Yearly Archives: 2016

IEA raises five-year renewable energy growth forecast

The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday that it was significantly increasing its five-year growth forecast for renewables, thanks to strong policy support...

Businesses begin shift to low carbon, raise revenue

Global corporations have begun the transition to a low-carbon economy and some are already capitalising on the opportunities this affords, whilst a large number...

Green bonds could rise to over $80bn in 2016

Moody's Investors Service says that global green bonds volume reached another peak during the three months ended September 30, with the strongest quarterly issuance...

Oilwatch: Habitat III, Urban Agenda justify landgrab, oil extraction

The General Assembly of Oilwatch, which is celebrating its 20 years of existence, met recently in Quito, Ecuador in the framework of the Social...

Ahead COP22: CSOs told to be ‘eye of the nation’

As Nigeria rounds up preparations for the 22nd Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP22) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate...

COP22 will unite decision, action

President of COP22, Salaheddine Mezouar, has said that the COP in Marrakech next month will be a union of decision and action. He made...

Labour and climate change: Implication of policies and action

Nnimmo Bassey, Director, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), at the public presentation of Nigeria Labour Congress’ Climate Change Policy in Abuja on Monday...

How behavioural change can protect Nigeria’s wildlife

Nigeria’s wildlife reserve is facing threat of depletion due to continued illegal hunting and smuggling, thus denying the country huge revenue in tourism, as...

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Experts seek stronger board roles in ESG implementation

Governance experts have called for stronger board-level leadership to drive the effective implementation of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)...
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YABATECH students unveil electric tricycle, AI delivery platform

Students of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos, have developed an electric tricycle and an AI-powered food delivery platform...

Africa must harness science, technology for growth – ECA

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has urged African countries to harness science, technology and innovation to...

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Experts seek stronger board roles in ESG implementation

Governance experts have called for stronger board-level leadership to...

YABATECH students unveil electric tricycle, AI delivery platform

Students of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos, have...