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Yearly Archives: 2021

COP26: Countries commit to develop climate-smart health care

A group of 50 countries have committed to develop climate-resilient and low-carbon health systems at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26), in...

Emir of Dutse urges govts to mitigate climate change impact

The Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Nuhu Sanusi, has urged governments in Nigeria and other African countries to adopt measures towards mitigating the impact of climate change...

Women bear the brunt of climate crisis, COP26 highlights

 Women took the global stage on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at the United Nations climate summit, COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, to show that climate...

COP26: Is Africa losing hope of outcomes?

The science is clear on the need to cut global emissions in half by 2030, if the world is to keep the warming to...

UK boost to advance gender equality in climate action

During COP26 Gender Day on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, the UK announced £165 million to tackle climate change while addressing the inequalities that make...

Fashion industry steps up climate ambition with renewed charter

The fashion industry is raising its collective ambition with updated science-based emission reduction targets under the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action. Announced on Monday,...

Harnessing green bond potential’ll address infrastructure gaps – Yuguda

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stressed the need for harnessing the green bond growth potential to address the country’s infrastructure deficit. Director-General, SEC,...

UN system generates 25% fewer greenhouse emissions in 2020

The UN system generated approximately 25 per cent fewer greenhouse emissions than in 2020, with significant travel restrictions and large portions of personnel working...

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INC-4: Delegates seek global treaty to curb plastic pollution scourge

“We need to throw away this throw-away culture!” This statement encapsulated the sentiment driving delegates’ commitment to end plastic pollution...
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Edwin Clark University to address environmental issues in Niger Delta – VC

The Edwin Clark University (ECU) says it has made breakthrough research into environmental and industrial chemistry. Vice Chancellor of the...

Climate disasters: UN to prioritise early warning systems by 2027

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says the UN will prioritise early warning systems against climate disasters globally by 2027. Dr...

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INC-4: Delegates seek global treaty to curb plastic pollution scourge

“We need to throw away this throw-away culture!” This statement...

Edwin Clark University to address environmental issues in Niger Delta – VC

The Edwin Clark University (ECU) says it has made...
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