Yearly Archives: 2020

Tribunal directs demolition of illegal structures on Chennai coast

The National Green Tribunal in India on September 30, 2020 delivered a judgment ordering demolition and payment of cost of Indian Rupee (INR) 2.5...

Study reveals mining in the Amazon threatens 20% of indigenous lands

A new report reveals that mining operations in the Amazon basin now cover more than 20% of Indigenous lands, threatening hundreds of Indigenous communities...

ERA leadership crisis worsens as Nnimmo Bassey is removed as board member

The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) says it has removed environmental activist, Nnimmo Bassey, as Trustee and Chairman of its Board. At...

Habitat Day: How govts can provide housing for all – Centre

To achieve the housing for all dream and catalyse a better urban future for it citizens, African governments have been called upon to put...

Earthplus collaborates with Dutch Foreign Affairs Ministry to host virtual Environment Dialogue

As part of its environmental advocacy mandate, Earthplus is collaborating with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs to host Nigeria’s largest virtual environment dialogue....

Nigeria moves to develop long-term low emissions plan to curb climate change

Nigeria has commenced moves to develop long-term low greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions policy in line with the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change. An inception...

Scientists must communicate in clear terms – Ishiyaku

Executive Director, Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Prof. Mohammad Ishiyaku, has called on scientists to aim for clarity when they...

Govt to support Cross River in environmental restoration, says Minister

The Federal Ministry of Environment has expressed its readiness to support the Cross River State Government in environmental restoration with a view to protect...

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Group seeks industry-wide boycott of upcoming Africa Energies Summit

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – regarded as the voice of the African energy sector – is calling for an...
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Urban October Report 2025: Responding to crises, advancing people-centred smart cities

Cities around the world came together during Urban October 2025 to address some of the most pressing urban challenges...

Mozambique struggles to turn vast gas wealth into sustainable development

Mozambique stands at a critical crossroads as it attempts to reconcile its status as a burgeoning global energy player...

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Group seeks industry-wide boycott of upcoming Africa Energies Summit

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – regarded as the voice...

Urban October Report 2025: Responding to crises, advancing people-centred smart cities

Cities around the world came together during Urban October...