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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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Large-scale oil spills reported at U.S. military bases in South Korea

Two large-scale oil spills were recently reported at United States (U.S.) military bases in South Korea, Yonhap news agency...
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PENGASSAN calls for engagement to safeguard oil sector stability, cautions against political interference

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has called for continued stakeholder engagement following the...

LAWMA deepens strategic partnership with NAN on waste management advocacy

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening strategic media collaboration with the News Agency...

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Large-scale oil spills reported at U.S. military bases in South Korea

Two large-scale oil spills were recently reported at United...

PENGASSAN calls for engagement to safeguard oil sector stability, cautions against political interference

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of...
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