Yearly Archives: 2019

Ahead Global Climate Strikes, strikers say dirty fossil fuel party over

Climate strikers and experts have called on the world to stand together for the climate strikes to safeguard the planet’s future. The disclosure was made at an...

UK reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 16m tonnes, new figures show

UK aid has helped millions of the world’s poorest people access clean energy and prepare for the impact of climate change in the last eight years, new...

Ogun suspends activities in forest reserves

The Ogun State Government has suspended all activities in all its forests reserves across the state, the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi, said on...

G5 Sahel Heads of State support AfDB initiative to boost solar energy

G5 Sahel Heads of State have expressed their support for “Desert to Power’’, an Africa Development Bank (AfDB) initiative designed to harness solar energy for socio-economic...

German leader says climate change a ‘challenge for humanity’

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday, September 14, 2019 in a video posted online, that it would require a “feat of strength” in order for...

Sanwo-Olu calls for collective efforts to tackle climate change

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday, September 13, 2019 called for collective efforts of stakeholders in tackling the issue of climate change. Sanwo-Olu, represented by...

Nigeria seeks to resolve CITES ban on rosewood export

The Federal Government has concluded plans to fulfil the conditions it was given by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) for it to lift...

OFAB Ghana decorates journalists for stories on agricultural biotechnology

While the role of the media as information disseminators in fostering development has never been in doubt, the range of media coverage of issues is sometimes...

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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,...