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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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...