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Monthly Archives: June, 2018

Reactions trail declaration by 23 nations to step up climate ambition

Twenty-three nations have formally declared to step up their climate ambition. The declaration, issued on the sidelines of a week of ministerial meetings on climate...

Ogun legislators summon commissioner over illicit dumping of refuse

The Ogun House of Assembly on Thursday, June 21, 2018 summoned the state Commissioner for Environment, Mr Bolaji Oyeleye, to appear before it to...

Talanoa Dialogue: Group calls for urgent climate change action

The National Coordinator, Climate Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet), Mr Atayi Babs, has called for urgent climate change action in Nigeria to avoid dangerous climate...

ICLEI releases new vision for urban era

ICLEI, an international sustainability organisation comprising more than 1,500 local and regional governments, on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 announced a new strategic vision to...

Extreme weather continues in 2018

Global temperatures for the first five months of 2018 have been the highest on record for a La Niña year, according to the US National...

Creating aggressive campaigns to end plastic pollution

Some environmentalists have called on the government and other stakeholders in the environment to start aggressive campaigns to change the public attitude and behaviour...

Nigeria, India partner in renewable energy

Nigeria and India are set to explore opportunities in renewable energy development in line with international agreements signed by both countries, the Indian High...

815m people hungry globally – UN report

No fewer than 815 million people are hungry in the world, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Report 2018 has revealed. The report stated that conflict and...

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Reserve for wild horses established in Sumava Mountains, near borders with Germany and Austria

A herd of wild horses ran into the new reserve in the Sumava Protected Landscape Area in the mountain...
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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major causes of weather extremes such as heavy rainfall. There have...

International Waste Pickers’ Day: Pickers seek recognition for sustainable development

Waste pickers in Lagos have called for formal recognition and inclusion in Nigeria’s circular economy drive. Mr. Friday Oku, President...

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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major...
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