Yearly Archives: 2019

COP25 to be the launchpad for more climate ambition

As the global climate emergency intensifies and greenhouse gas emissions continue to grow, governments will gather in Madrid, Spain from December 2 to 13, 2019 for...

COP25: President designate handed ownership of meeting venue

The Chilean Environment Minister, Carolina Schmidt, has been officially handed ownership of the IFEMA Conference Centre in Madrid, Spain, where the two-week UN Climate Change Conference...

Nigeria asked to incorporate health in its emission reduction target

The Federal Government has been called upon to mainstream health and health related issues into the nation’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). NDC means nationally-determined greenhouse...

Kenya’s West Pokot landslide: PACJA demands urgent climate action

The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has expressed disappointment and sadness over the state of numerous Kenyans who are victims of a recent mudslide in...

Nigeria will ignite climate action in Africa – Lawal

Nigerian activist and climate change advocate, Hamzat Lawal, is holding his country to high esteem in leading on climate action across the continent. Lawal, who is...

IPCC to present findings of two reports at COP25

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has said that the presentation of two reports forms the highlight of its presence at the UN Climate Change...

Ebonyi to re-certify lands, buildings in urban centres

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State has ordered that all buildings, lands and related properties within Abakaliki, the state capital, and other cities be re-certified. Umahi gave...

European Parliament declares ‘climate emergency’ in symbolic act

A clear majority of lawmakers in the European Parliament voted to declare a “climate and environmental emergency” in Europe on Thursday, November 28, 2019 a symbolic...

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Art, film, wildlife drive Dan Yessa’s mission to inspire conservation among DRC’s youth

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI Foundation's Friend of the Month is Dan Yessa, an artist and documentary filmmaker based...
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Regional Collaboration Centres sharpen country-focused support to accelerate implementation

UN Climate Change's Regional Collaboration Centres (RCCs) strengthened country-driven climate action in 2025, supporting governments across regions to translate national climate plans into...

Lagos launches flood insurance for rapid doorstep relief for residents

The Lagos State Government has launched a flood risk insurance policy aimed at providing rapid financial relief to vulnerable...

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Art, film, wildlife drive Dan Yessa’s mission to inspire conservation among DRC’s youth

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI Foundation's Friend of the...

Regional Collaboration Centres sharpen country-focused support to accelerate implementation

UN Climate Change's Regional Collaboration Centres (RCCs) strengthened country-driven climate action in 2025,...