Monthly Archives: June, 2019

UCLG forum examines African cities’ role as drivers of sustainable development

The role of urban centres in Africa in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be tabled for discussion as the United Cities and Local Governments...

Project Heart2Earth raises concern over Lagos’ excessive air pollution

Project Heart2Earth Initiative has admonished the newly inaugurated Lagos State Government under the leadership of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to practically address the high level of air...

IPCC circulates draft ocean and cryosphere report for final government review

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has circulated the Final Draft including the Summary for Policymakers (SPM) of the :Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere...

Green Bond over-subscription indicative of environmental commitment – DMO

The Debt Management Office (DMO) says the results of the second Sovereign Green Bond demonstrates greater commitment from the public towards protecting the environment. The organisation said...

Cross River commences N144m REDD+ investment phase

The Cross River State Government has officially kicked-off the investment phase under its Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) programme, thanks to support from...

Bonn: Governments prepare to respond to calls for greater climate ambition

Set at the mid-point of a crucial year during which accelerated global climate action is both urgent and essential, governments are meeting in Bonn from June...

Leaders urged to set ambitious targets to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C

A broad coalition of business, civil society and UN leaders on Thursday, June 13, 2019 issued a call to action for private companies to make their...

Sustainable medical practices could be answer to Nigeria’s healthcare woes

It’s estimated that 94 percent of Nigeria’s population is exposed to air pollution levels exceeding World Health Organisation guidelines. In 2012, around seven million people died from diseases...

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HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has issued an advisory on the 2026 flood outlook, warning farmers and...
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Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has enhanced Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) access in rural communities...

LASEPA to strengthen e-waste compliance framework

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has stepped up efforts to address the growing challenge of electronic waste (e-waste),...

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HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre)...

Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has...