Yearly Archives: 2017

One Planet Summit: Buhari rallies global support to address effects of climate change

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in Paris appealed to the international community to support Nigeria’s commitment to reducing the negative effects...

Cautious optimism greets One Planet Summit

The One Planet Summit, held at the instance of French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in Paris, saw the emergence of...

Green growth path agenda makes Ethiopia world’s fastest growing economy

Like most African countries, Ethiopia is one of the world’s poorest and most densely populated, experiencing climate change effects including changes in rainfall patterns...

Why 3m disabled people should access healthcare in Lagos

If people with disability in Lagos State are unable to take up sexual and reproductive health services available at Lagos hospitals, there will be...

One Planet Summit: $300m fund initiative tagged ‘innovative climate solution’

The “Land Degradation Neutrality Fund” initiative promoted by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and Mirova (Natixis) to support sustainable land use...

US shuns One Planet Summit

The United States of America has shunned the One Planet Summit that took place in Paris on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. However, a former US secretary...

One Planet Summit: Financiers align funding flows with Paris Agreement

In a joint statement released by the  International Development Finance Club (IDFC) and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) at the One Planet Summit in Paris...

Bayelsa Assembly moves to outlaw open grazing

Bayelsa State House of Assembly on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 held a public hearing on a bill seeking to prohibit open grazing of cattle...

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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...