Monthly Archives: June, 2017

Part of world’s longest cross-desert highway opens

Part of the world’s longest cross-desert highway is set to open at the end of June 2017, with the rest of the road scheduled...

China unveils largest floating solar plant

China has announced that the largest floating photovoltaic (PV) facility on earth has finally been completed and connected to the local power grid. Long reviled...

Transfer saga: Madrid boss yet to discuss with Ronaldo

Real Madrid President, Florentino Perez, says he has not spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo about the player's future, but will do so after the FIFA...

What Nigeria stands to benefit from youth agric programme, by Adeosun

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has said that Nigeria will benefit by signing up for the African Development Bank (AfDB) funded Empowering Novel Agri-Business-Led Employment (ENABLE Youth)...

Civil society urges G20 to address global challenges

The Civil20 (C20) Summit concluded in Hamburg, Germany on Monday, June 19, 2017 with over 300 civil society groups from around the world urging...

Campaign highlights how oil exploration impacts sea, fishing

“We are asking for clean waters, we are asking for safe food, we are asking for the right for fishermen to carry out their...

UN celebrates as climate convention clocks 25

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 appears to symbolise a special day in the history of global climate action as it marks the day when the...

Study clarifies how US cities, states can engage in climate action

President Donald Trump's stand notwithstanding, U.S. cities and states are increasingly seeking ways to play an active role in international climate change efforts. In...

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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...
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‘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....

Scaling up clean cooking solutions requires affordable finance, pragmatic approach

The lack of access to clean cooking which continues the dependence on traditional cooking fuels has substantial impact to...

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10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

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

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

Demand for wildlife products supplied through illegal trade supply...