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Guterres says urbanisation can address climate change as 10th World Urban Forum opens

The 10th Session of the World Urban Forum was officially opened on Sunday, February 9, 2020 by His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al...

China coronavirus deaths reach 908, surpasses SARS death toll

The number of deaths from the new coronavirus has risen to 908 in mainland China, the country’s National Health Commission said on Sunday, February...

Youths schooled on sustainability strategies at Ibadan Green Hangout

Coming after the #GreenHangout in Rivers, Adamawa, Enugu and Kaduna states as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the #GreenHangoutOyo held on Saturday, February 8,...

Why Rwanda GM potato initiative isn’t the way out, by activists

To enable the introduction of the first GM crop to be grown in Rwanda – a GM potato variety named “Victoria” – the Rwandan government is...

Obesity-related diseases among top three killers in most countries – World Bank

Long believed to be a problem exclusive to high-income countries, evidence shows that over 70 percent of the world's two billion overweight and obese...

Report warns of rising human rights violation by fossil fuel majors in Nigeria, Kenya

The fossil fuel industry largely behind the global climate crisis is contributing to the violation of several human rights, aggravating the conditions of persons, groups, and...

Enugu declares emergency, inaugurates committee to address WASH challenges

The Enugu State Government has declared a state-of-emergency in its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector. While making the declaration on January 23, 2020,...

35 less-privileged parents benefit from ACI, Coca-Cola recycling initiative

The African Clean-Up Initiative (ACI), in collaboration with Coca-Cola Nigeria Ltd., has assisted 35 less-privileged parents of Isrina School, Ajegunle, Lagos, in paying fees...

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Action to decarbonise high emitting industrial sectors gathers pace

A growing number of global and regional initiatives are driving action to deploy decarbonisation technologies across all high emitting...
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Loss & Damage Fund Board holds historic first meeting, engages World Bank

The Board of the fund for responding to loss and damage wrapped up its historic first meeting in Abu...

WaterAid, PepsiCo provide 10,000-litre solar powered WASH facility to Lagos school

In its drive towards ensuring quality living through provision of access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), WaterAid Nigeria...

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Action to decarbonise high emitting industrial sectors gathers pace

A growing number of global and regional initiatives are...

Loss & Damage Fund Board holds historic first meeting, engages World Bank

The Board of the fund for responding to loss...
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