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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Mixed compliance greets sanitation exercise as Lagos introduces incentives for cleanest council

The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, says the government will introduce incentives to...
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Darma, new minister, pledges to tackle housing deficit with innovation

President Bola Tinubu on Friday, April 24, 2026, administered the oath of office to Dr Muttaqha Darma as the...

AU, EU unveil €100m initiatives to boost Africa’s health security, others

The African Union and the European Commission have unveiled new health initiatives worth over €100 million to strengthen health...

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Mixed compliance greets sanitation exercise as Lagos introduces incentives for cleanest council

The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources,...

Darma, new minister, pledges to tackle housing deficit with innovation

President Bola Tinubu on Friday, April 24, 2026, administered...