Yearly Archives: 2016

Commitments for action on biodiversity adopted at CBD/COP13

The 13th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP13) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) ended on Saturday, 17 December, 2016  in...

Developing countries lead clean energy drive

Developing countries have made unprecedented pledges to consume more clean energy tomorrow even as they are leading the way today with record new wind...

Nigerian youths charged on green business models

Nigerian youths have been advised to avail themselves of opportunities that enhance their capacities to develop small businesses that increase access to food, shelter,...

I will defend rights of poor, women, youth – Mohammed

Mrs Amina Mohammed, the incoming UN Deputy Secretary-General, has thanked Secretary-General-designate António Guterres and President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria for the confidence they reposed...

Government committed to protecting environment, says minister

Minister of Environment, Mrs Amina Mohammed, has restated Federal Government’s commitment to empower Nigerians and to take actions to protect the environment to achieve...

How COP22 outcomes, initiative set positive tone for irreversible climate action

The 22nd Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 22), the 12th Session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting...

Trump says ‘nobody really knows’ if climate change is real

President-elect Donald Trump has said that “nobody really knows” whether climate change is real and that he is “studying” whether the United States should...

NASA announces fresh climate research mission

A new satellite mission, just announced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently, could finally illuminate one of the mysteries surrounding the global carbon...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...

Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions...

Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have...