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Yearly Archives: 2017

How economic, human pressure threaten biodiversity hotspots

The cup of joe that helped you get through the morning, the must-have chair purchased at that trendy furniture store and the palm oil...

2016 confirmed hottest year on record

The first global analysis of the whole of 2016 has confirmed last year as the warmest on record and saw the planet near a...

WHO, WMO, UNEP join forces on health, environment

As three United Nations bodies come together to work as one to address the root environmental causes of ill health, Dr Margaret Chan (Director-General...

China to invest $361bn in clean energy by 2020

China will plow 2.5 trillion yuan ($361 billion) into renewable power generation by 2020, the country's energy agency said on Thursday, January 5 2017,...

Experts restate need to build climate resilience in small island countries

Africa’s Small Island Developing States (SIDS) came under scrutiny at the recently held UN climate change summit in Marrakech, Morocco, where scientists expressed concern...

Achieving Paris Agreement goals essential for fisheries

A new study has highlighted how achieving the Paris Agreement – global warming of no more than 1.5º Celsius over pre-industrial levels – would...

Marrakech was COP of inaction, says campaigner

The popular tag of “COP of action” popularly associated with the recently held UN climate change summit (COP22) in Marrakech, Morocco has been countered. Instead,...

Nigeria’s INDC amid Akwa Ibom’s transition to blue economy

During a panel discussion session at a side-event organised by the Akwa Ibom State Government during the UN climate change summit (COP22) that held...

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SRADeV commends NAFDAC ban on sachet alcohol, sub-200ml PET bottles

Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADeV Nigeria) has commended the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration...
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NMDPRA plans to accelerate gas distribution for industrialisation

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it will enforce strict compliance while accelerating gas distribution...

Five ways in which education is driving environmental action

Environmental challenges are undermining the health of ecosystems, the stability of economies and the well‑being of communities worldwide. Around 3.2...

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SRADeV commends NAFDAC ban on sachet alcohol, sub-200ml PET bottles

Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADeV Nigeria)...

NMDPRA plans to accelerate gas distribution for industrialisation

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)...
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