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Monthly Archives: March, 2020

Developing a new global biodiversity framework

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Strategic Plan 2011-2020, which lays out the 20 Aichi Biodiversity Targets, is rapidly approaching its 2020 expiration date. In view...

Govt reaffirms commitment to ensuring sustainable devpt in Lake Chad Basin region

The Federal Government on Monday, March 9, 2020 reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring rehabilitation and sustainable development in the Lake Chad Basin region. Minister of Foreign Affairs,...

Caribbean nations chart path towards ecosystems restoration

Representatives from 12 Caribbean countries are gathered from March 9 to 13 in Castries, Saint Lucia for a workshop to discuss ecosystem restoration targets and their implementation. The countries are...

EU unveils green Africa policy

The European Commission on Monday, March 9, 2020 proposed a closer partnership with Africa to fight climate change and create jobs, but aid groups warned any...

NEMA wants disaster management in varsity, poly curricular

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for the introduction of Disaster Management as an undergraduate course in the country’s universities and polytechnics. NEMA Head of...

Ogun threatens to sanction industries over pollution

The Ogun State Government says it will sanction companies and industries in the state that failed to put basic anti-pollution schemes in place. Commissioner for Environment, Abiodun Abudu-Balogun,...

Vietnam to crackdown on illegal wildlife trade amid Covid-19 fears

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Phuc on Monday, March 9, 2020 agreed to a plea by conservationists to implement steps to stop illegal wildlife trading in Vietnam...

UN postpones SDG Global Festival of Action

In light of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 outbreak, the UN SDG Action Campaign decided on Monday, March 9, 2020 to postpone the SDG Global Festival of...

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Nigeria to strengthen meteorology for sustainable national development

The Federal Government of Nigeria says it will advance meteorology to enhance sustainable development across the country. Meteorology is the...
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Climate change could halve areas suitable for cattle, sheep, goat farming by 2100 – Study

A new study conducted at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) shows that grassland-based grazing systems –...

Sierra Leone launches landmark soil health, digital mapping initiative

The Government of Sierra Leone has launched a new technical assistance programme to support digital soil mapping and site-specific...

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Nigeria to strengthen meteorology for sustainable national development

The Federal Government of Nigeria says it will advance...

Climate change could halve areas suitable for cattle, sheep, goat farming by 2100 – Study

A new study conducted at the Potsdam Institute for...
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