Yearly Archives: 2020

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Defending black life, a commitment to climate justice, say campaigners

In the light of the unrest that has enveloped the U.S. following the death of African-American, George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Executive Director...

Michael Simire - June 2, 2020

Sustainable Devpt

GLF’s digital conference explores transforming food systems to protect human well-being

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Digital Conference, which will run online from June 3 to 5, 2020, will kickstart a global conversation on how to "build...

Michael Simire - June 2, 2020

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Costa Rican, Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, emerges GEF’s new CEO

Costa Rican Environment and Energy Minister, Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, has been selected as the next CEO and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility (GEF),...

Michael Simire - June 2, 2020

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COVID 19: Ghana eases restriction with effect from June 5

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has announced that “with effect from Friday June 5, 2020, the nation will begin its first phase of...

Michael Simire - June 1, 2020

Climate Change

10 climate actions to take in a global lockdown

A global lockdown is what the world has embraced as a possible solution to the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic. To be honest, finding a solution...

Michael Simire - June 1, 2020

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COVID-19: Nigeria reopens places of worship, local flights to resume

Nigeria has further relaxed the lockdown in the country due to COVID-19 pandemic by lifting the ban on the opening of churches and mosques....

Michael Simire - June 1, 2020

Climate Change

How new dates were agreed for COP26

The 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will now take place...

Michael Simire - June 1, 2020

Health