Monthly Archives: June, 2017

World Environment Day: Nigerians urged to ‘whistle blow’ to expose illegal natural resources exploitation

In line with current act of whistle blowing aimed at curbing corruption and recovering the nation’s looted funds, Nigerians have been asked to extend...

Paris climate accord: We’re still in, say U.S. leaders

President Donald Trump’s action notwithstanding, Americans appear to have stood firmly by the Paris Agreement, thanks to what looks like an unprecedented outpouring of...

Nigeria has potential to be Africa’s clean energy hub, says Fadina

Nigeria has all it takes to be the Africa centre for promoting and setting up projects on clean energy and sustainable investments. This was the...

Climate action needed to protect world’s oceans – UNFCCC

The vital link between oceans and climate change is among the issues at the forefront of discussions at the United Nations Ocean Conference taking...

Why GMOs are unjust, unsafe, unsustainable, by Bassey

Nnimmo Bassey, Director, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), at the Stakeholders Workshop on GMOs held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in Abuja says...

Ocean Conference: Guterres urges nations to eschew short-term gain to avoid catastrophe

Warning that the special relationship between people and the ocean that brings untold benefits for life is under threat as never before, United Nations...

ILO clamours greening of workplace

The Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Guy Ryder, on Monday, June 5, 2017 told delegates that nothing would more clearly distinguish the...

World Environment Day: We’re unperturbed by US Paris accord pull-out – Stakeholders

The dumping of the Paris Agreement on climate change last week by US President Donald Trump arrested the interest of stakeholders as mankind observed...

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WWF Africa marks 20 years of Earth Hour with call for renewed environmental action

WWF Africa has commemorated 20 years of Earth Hour, celebrating two decades of global and African-led action to protect...
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10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

Solid waste is one of the most visible by-products of human prosperity - and one of the most underestimated...

‘Reducing demand’ identified a complementary strategy to combat illegal wildlife trade 

Demand for wildlife products supplied through illegal trade supply chains continues to place significant pressure on many wild species....

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WWF Africa marks 20 years of Earth Hour with call for renewed environmental action

WWF Africa has commemorated 20 years of Earth Hour,...

10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

Solid waste is one of the most visible by-products...