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Yearly Archives: 2019

UNN research centre recommends review of Fishery Act

The Resource and Environmental Policy Research Centre (REPRC) of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, has proposed a review of the Fishery Act of...

Ogun establishes waste management agency

The Ogun State Government appears to have taken proactive measures to address the worrisome state of its deteriorating environment. Apparently found wanting in the discharge of its duties,...

German climate package can’t achieve 2030 targets – Groups

The climate protection programme recently adopted by the German Federal Government is unlikely to be enough to achieve the 2030 climate targets. This was the submission on...

Wildlife union decries alleged violation of animal rights in Imo

The Nigeria Association of Zoological Garden and Wildlife Park has decried the alleged violation of animal rights by officials of Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA), Imo. National...

UNN inaugurates panel to facilitate implementation of environment, development policies

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in Enugu State has constituted an 11-man Policy Advisory Panel (PAP) to facilitate the implementation of relevant environment and development...

UNESCO urges African leaders to invest in SDG 6

By the close of Friday October 18, 2019, the 2019 Climate Chance Summit taking place at the International Conference Centre, Accra in Ghana will end with...

Poverty Eradication Day: Nigeria unveils plans to end poverty

October 17, a day set aside by the United Nations to commemorate the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2019, presented an opportunity for the...

Holding transnational corporations accountable for human rights abuses

As the Fifth Session of the UN Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on Transnational Corporations and Human Rights commences in Geneva, Switzerland, Shayda Naficy, Senior Programme Director...

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Water contracts: CAPPA flays Lagos’ secrecy, violation of procedural framework

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned what it described as the opaqueness and significant procedural violations...
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Global conflict highlights fearful costs of fossil fuel dependence – Group

In response to escalating violent conflict involving Iran and the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz, climate justice...

UN carbon market approves first‑ever issuance of credits under the Paris Agreement

A UN Body has approved the first credits to be issued under the UN carbon market established by the Paris Agreement.  The approved activity is...

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Water contracts: CAPPA flays Lagos’ secrecy, violation of procedural framework

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned...

Global conflict highlights fearful costs of fossil fuel dependence – Group

In response to escalating violent conflict involving Iran and...
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