Monthly Archives: March, 2021

Water & Sanitation

World Water Day: Prioritisation is valuing water

Globally, every March 22 has been observed by the United Nations (UN) as World Water Day. The event is used to celebrate water and create...
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Waste Management

Lagos tasks residents on waste reuse, reduction, recycling

Lagos State Government, on Saturday, March 20, 2021 appealed to residents to imbibe the culture of sorting household wastes through reuse, reduction and recycling. Mrs...
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Climate Change

Green Climate Fund approves 15 new projects, $1.2bn for climate action

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has closed its 28th meeting, approving 15 new climate projects totaling $7.5 billion including $1.2 billion in GCF funding and $6.3...
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Land Degradation

International Day of Forests: Why restoring Africa’s forests is critical

As the world celebrates the 2021 International Day of Forests (IDF) on March 21, spotlight is increasingly on the depletion of these critical ecosystems....
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Conservation

Six lions killed in western Uganda in suspected poisoning

Six lions were found dead in Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda, a national conservation agency said on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Uganda Wildlife...
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Climate Change

China, U.S. agree to cooperate on climate change despite spat in Alaska

China and the United States (U.S.) have decided to establish a joint working group on climate change, according to a statement by the Chinese...
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Land Degradation

International Day of Forests: Stakeholders explore undercurrents of global deforestation

The destruction of the planet’s forests is said to be advancing at a rapid pace. In the lead-up to the March 21 International Day...
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Waste Management

Nigerians can now pay for healthcare services with recyclable waste

In a bid to make healthcare accessible for more Nigerians, African Cleanup Initiative (ACI) and Medicard Health Management have initiated a partnership that will...
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A third of animal habitats could experience multiple extreme events by 2085 – Study

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Leaders call for Africa-led solutions following landmark court ruling on climate obligations

African leaders, policymakers, legal experts, scientists and practitioners have called for African-led solutions to climate change, as its impacts...
Health

Two-thirds of global hunger concentrated in 10 countries – Report 

The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises on Friday, April 24, revealed that two-thirds of all people facing high...

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