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Yearly Archives: 2017

Guterres, at Davos, urges businesses to curb climate change, poverty

Addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday, 19 January 2017 called for a new generation of partnerships with the...

We remain united against Trump’s plans, says group

After all the twists, turns and tweets that brought him to Washington D.C., the Federal Capital Territory, Donald Trump officially become the 45th president...

Scotland aims for 66% emissions cut within 15 years

Scotland is seeking to dramatically cut its reliance on fossil fuels for cars, energy and homes after setting a radical target to cut total climate...

Dakota Access Pipeline: UN, Indian council visit Standing Rock

On Friday, January 20th 2017, Pavel Sulyandziga, Chairman of the United Nations (UN) Working Group on the issue of Human Rights, Transnational Corporations and...

China to ban elephant ivory trade

In what looks like a game changer for elephant conservation, China has announced plans to end domestic ivory trade by the end of 2017....

Over $200bn in bonds expected this year – Study

Green bond issuance worldwide could cross $200 billion in 2017, doubling the 2016 record, as it continues to be driven by the Paris climate...

Images: Amina Mohammed speaks on vultures’ decline at NCF lecture

Minister of Environment and United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Designate, Amina Mohammed, on Thursday, 19 January 2017 in Lagos was guest speaker at the 15th...

Burundu commences $14m flagship solar power scheme

Amid the lush and rolling hills of Mubuga, 100 km outside the Burundian capital of Bujumbura, some 2,500 people on Wednesday, 18 January 2017...

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Development Agenda Magazine focuses on Sahel region’s challenges in Q2 2025 edition

Development Agenda Magazine has released its Q2 2025 edition, placing a focus on the Sahel region - a belt...
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‘Africa not a laboratory’ – Civil society denounces ‘act of climate colonialism’

African civil society organisations are outraged by the Degrees Global Forum being hosted in South Africa next week, calling...

UK, Norway sign green energy pact to power North Sea transition

The UK and Norway have launched a new Green Industrial Partnership aimed at turbocharging the North Sea’s role in the clean...

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Development Agenda Magazine focuses on Sahel region’s challenges in Q2 2025 edition

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‘Africa not a laboratory’ – Civil society denounces ‘act of climate colonialism’

African civil society organisations are outraged by the Degrees...
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