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Yearly Archives: 2019

UN says green deal for developing world costs at least $2trn

Developing countries need annual investments of $2 trillion to $3 trillion to catch up to industrial nations in an environmentally sustainable manner, according to a new...

Climate activist Greta Thunberg wins ‘alternative Nobel prize’

Swedish teen climate activist, Greta Thunberg, has been named as one of four winners of an award often called “the alternative Nobel prize.” Thunberg was lauded “for...

Youth climate movement holds another global strike on Friday

The global youth climate movement “Fridays for Future” is planning another set of international demonstrations on Friday, September 27, 2019 with protests set to take place...

Five things to know about climate change, by Norvergence

The team Norvergence strongly believes that there is an urgent need to protect the environment. But, first, we need to spread awareness by finding...

Forest governance and answering nature’s call

Ghana’s forests have historically been the domain of the government and the timber industry. The often marginalised and impoverished communities who live in their vicinity had...

When Lagos went a mile for vultures

Nature enthusiasts, conservationists and environmentalists gathered in Lagos for a cycling event organised by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) in a bid to create awareness on...

Climate Summit: Nature’s anger, failure emitters and ambitious action

The UN Climate Action Summit in New York opened with anger. “Nature is angry,” said Antonio Guterres. Youth activist Greta Thunberg told leaders: “How dare you gamble with...

UN Summit delivers step up in ambition, action on pathway to key 2020 climate deadline

Major announcements by government and private sector leaders at the United Nations Climate Action Summit boosted climate action momentum and demonstrated growing recognition that the pace...

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Reserve for wild horses established in Sumava Mountains, near borders with Germany and Austria

A herd of wild horses ran into the new reserve in the Sumava Protected Landscape Area in the mountain...
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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major causes of weather extremes such as heavy rainfall. There have...

International Waste Pickers’ Day: Pickers seek recognition for sustainable development

Waste pickers in Lagos have called for formal recognition and inclusion in Nigeria’s circular economy drive. Mr. Friday Oku, President...

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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major...
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