Monthly Archives: May, 2022

WHO raises alarm on tobacco industry environmental impact

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in commemoration of the World No Tobacco Day revealed new information on the extent...

Govt to rehabilitate 22,000km of degraded land by 2030

The Federal Government says it has set a target to rehabilitate about 22,000 km square of degraded land and improve livelihood of over 20 million Nigerians in 2030. Minister of...

Minister lauds govt strides on decarbonisation, climate change

The Minister of the Environment, Mr Mohammed Abdullahi, says the Federal Government has made giant strides in its quest to ensure resilience to decarbonisation...

Philippine govt urged to ratify total ban on imported wastes

In line with the Philippines’ historic repatriation of the Canadian Waste, environmental watchdog group BAN Toxics has urged the Philippine government to expedite its...

Oil industry climate plans insufficient to achieve Paris climate goals – Study

Despite an array of new “net zero” pledges released in the past two years, the climate promises of major U.S. and European oil and...

Green, social bonds to serve Africa’s sustainable investment needs

Green, Social, and Sustainable (GSS) bonds market remains a new frontier for Africa that will help the continent build a deeper, resilient and sustainable...

Built environment responsible for 75% of degradation – Don

A don, Prof. Obas Ebohon, has said that 75 per cent of global environmental degradation originates from the built environment sector. Ebohon, a professor of Sustainability...

Groups urge govt to enforce smoke-free public places policy

Some non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have called on the Federal Government to reinvigorate the enforcement of the smoke-free public places policy and the ban on...

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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...
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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...

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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,...