Monthly Archives: July, 2020

European Commission unveils plans to expand hydrogen power

The European Commission wants a stronger focus on hydrogen power in its energy system and has launched a strategy to that effect, the EU’s...

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus

The Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro, has announced live on television he has tested positive for coronavirus. “It came back positive,” a mask wearing Bolsonaro told a...

Espinosa urges ministers to unlock Paris Agreement’s full potential

Against the backdrop of the Coronavirus pandemic, the 4th session of the Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA) took place on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 with...

Coronavirus has existed worldwide before emerging in China – Don

The novel coronavirus has existed worldwide and broke out whenever and wherever favourable conditions occurred rather than starting in China, an Oxford University expert...

Edo lifts regulations on waste management to curb flooding

The Edo State Government says it has mapped out plans to lift regulations on waste management as part of the efforts to clean and...

We’re cooperating with Senate on dead fishes on N/Delta coastline – Shell

The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) says it is cooperating with the Senate over a petition by some Niger Delta communities alleging dead fishes...

UN expresses unease over Lagos’ water privatisation venture

The United Nations has expressed concern over the Lagos State Government’s renewed plans to privatise parts of its water system despite widespread public opposition. In...

UN-Habibat trains Niger officials on data collection for urban-rural linkages project

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) on Monday, July 6, 2020 organised a virtual data collection training on urban-rural linkages project for senior...

Latest news

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...
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

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...

Must read

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,...