Monthly Archives: May, 2020

875 people commit suicide during lockdown period in Nepal

A total of 875 people have committed suicide during the lockdown period in Nepal. The country has been under lockdown, against the novel coronavirus disease,...

Medical professionals demand green recovery from COVID-19

Doctors and medical professionals from around the globe have called on world leaders to “recover better” from the economic decline caused by the COVID-19...

Coronavirus outbreak at German church service leaves 112 persons infected

An outbreak linked to a church in Frankfurt has so far led to 112 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, as numerous other chains...

Lagos enumerates Badagry windstorm, flood victims

The Lagos State Government has embarked on enumeration of victims of a strong windstorm which ravaged Iragon Community in Badagry Local Local Government Area...

Japan urged not to support Vietnamese coal power plant

Japanese environmental NGOs on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 submitted a petition for the cancellation of the Vung Ang 2 Coal-fired Power Generation Project in...

Experts highlight nature based solutions to curb pandemics

Technical Director, Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Dr. Joseph Onoja, joined other world leaders in nature conservation to promote biodiversity at a webinar conference organised...

Africa Day: Buhari advocates for peace, security to achieve sustainable development

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria says peace, security, unity and harmony are prerequisites for development in Africa Malam Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the...

WHO fears ‘silent’ virus epidemic unless Africa prioritises testing

Africa has so far been spared the worst impact of the coronavirus, but World Health Organisation (WHO) is worried the continent could face a...

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WWF Africa marks 20 years of Earth Hour with call for renewed environmental action

WWF Africa has commemorated 20 years of Earth Hour, celebrating two decades of global and African-led action to protect...
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10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

Solid waste is one of the most visible by-products of human prosperity - and one of the most underestimated...

‘Reducing demand’ identified a complementary strategy to combat illegal wildlife trade 

Demand for wildlife products supplied through illegal trade supply chains continues to place significant pressure on many wild species....

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WWF Africa marks 20 years of Earth Hour with call for renewed environmental action

WWF Africa has commemorated 20 years of Earth Hour,...

10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

Solid waste is one of the most visible by-products...