Monthly Archives: January, 2018

In 25-year plan, UK prioritises climate change, wildlife crime, plastic waste

The United Kingdom has released an ambitious 25-year environment plan that will, according to Prime Minister Theresa May, ensure that the present generation leaves...

China sets forestry development goals for 2050

China's forestry authority has made a plan to boost the domestic forestry industry and increase its forest resources to the world's average by 2050. The...

Damage from natural disasters almost doubled in 2017 compared to 2016

According to German reinsurer Munich RE, natural disasters caused more damage in 2017 than in any the previous five years, with much of the damage...

Why dreadful viral diseases are now upon us

Beautiful, patterned white lines and detailed symbols traced the walls of the room. Inside there, in Gbolaka-Ta village, young Liberian girl Hawa Singbeh almost...

Countries give voice to indigenous peoples through new platform

During the UN climate negotiations in Bonn last November (COP23), country representatives worked in close collaboration with indigenous peoples to turn the Local Communities...

Nigeria, UNESCO to hold Lake Chad conference in February

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources says it will host a global forum on sustainable solutions to save the drought-ravaged Lake Chad between Feb....

600 people trapped on train during massive winter storm in Japan

Witnesses said no fewer than 600 passengers were trapped aboard a train overnight in a Sea of Japan coastal area as a massive winter...

Buhari to Gani Adams: Use your position as Aare Ona Kakanfo for national unity

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Aare Ona Kakanfo-designate, Otunba Gani Adams, to use the office into which he is about to step for...

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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...