Yearly Archives: 2018

Worry as toxic dioxins found in toys, recycled plastic products

A study released on Friday, November 23, 2018 and titled: “Toxic Soup: Dioxins in Plastic Toys” shows high levels of toxic brominated dioxins in...

Experts seek review of management of African cities

A team of experts has underscored the need to revisit urban management strategies of African cities. At a workshop on "Harmonised Regional Framework for Implementation,...

Adesina named 2019 Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate

The Sunhak Peace Prize Committee has named President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, as one of the two 2019...

Under-fire Solheim quits UNEP

UN Environment chief Erik Solheim effectively left his role on Thursday, November 22, 2018 after an audit questioning his huge travel expenses triggered an...

Tanzania develops 16 new drought, disease tolerant banana varieties

The Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) on Thursday, November 22, 2018 said that it had developed 16 new banana varieties, which are resilient to...

Nigeria set to issue second Green Bond

The Federal Government says arrangements have been completed for the issuance of its second Green Bonds in December to facilitate the funding of climate...

Virtual summit: Countries urged to raise ambition to tackle global warming

Countries of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) reportedly broke new grounds on Thursday, November 22, 2018 by successfully organising the first gathering of Heads of States and governments completely online...

Three endangered black Rhinos die at Kenyan National Park

Three endangered black rhinos have died mysteriously this month at Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, a Senior Government Official said on Thursday, November 22,...

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A third of animal habitats could experience multiple extreme events by 2085 – Study

By 2085, 36 percent of species’ current habitats on land could be exposed to multiple types of climate-driven extreme...
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Leaders call for Africa-led solutions following landmark court ruling on climate obligations

African leaders, policymakers, legal experts, scientists and practitioners have called for African-led solutions to climate change, as its impacts...

Two-thirds of global hunger concentrated in 10 countries – Report 

The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises on Friday, April 24, revealed that two-thirds of all people facing high...

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A third of animal habitats could experience multiple extreme events by 2085 – Study

By 2085, 36 percent of species’ current habitats on...

Leaders call for Africa-led solutions following landmark court ruling on climate obligations

African leaders, policymakers, legal experts, scientists and practitioners have...