Monthly Archives: May, 2023

Germany unveils ambitious new solar energy strategy

The German government on Friday, May 5, 2023, unveiled plans to co-opt the country’s rooftops and open new spaces in a major expansion of...

Nigeria restates commitment to Montreal Protocol, ODS phase-out

Nigeria has re-affirmed its commitment to the Montreal Protocol and its Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) phase-out programme. Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi, who made the...

Mapping flood risk for Nigeria’s internally displaced people

Having escaped Boko Haram, IDPs now face the threat of rain as destructive storms swamp settlement camps Eight years ago, Mohammed Lawan fled his home...

Ken Mwathe: Protect Africa’s natural heritage from mismanagement and damaging development

May 5 is African World Heritage Day. On this day, the world joins Africa in celebrating its unique cultural and natural heritage. Natural Heritage...

Shell’s bumper 2023 Q1 profits of $9.6bn described as ‘obscene’

Oil giant, Royal Dutch Shell, on Thursday, May 4, 2023, posted first-quarter net profit of $9.65 billion as strong earnings from trading and higher...

Delta to access $20m from World Bank assisted water project

The Delta State Government says it is working on plans to access a $20 million grant under the World Bank Sustainable Urban and Rural...

Labour, environmental groups demand listing of chrysotile asbestos in Rotterdam Convention

As the 2023 meetings of the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions get underway in Geneva, Switzerland, groups...

Floods, landslide kill over 136 people in Rwanda, Uganda

Over 130 people have lost their lives following floods and landslides caused by heavy rainfall in northern, southern and western parts of Rwanda. Six reportedly died...

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MOSOP seeks compliance with wetlands protection in Ogoniland oil plans

The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) says it is seeking compliance with wetlands protection in oil...
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G7 urged to tax fossil fuel windfall profits amid surging oil prices

G7 countries were on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, urged to enact a windfall tax or tax on the excess...

South Africa: Budget 2026 fails to fast-track just transition, tackle inequality – Group

In a period of economic uncertainty and escalating climate impacts, The Green Connection is of the opinion that South Africa's Budget 2026 misses...

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MOSOP seeks compliance with wetlands protection in Ogoniland oil plans

The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP)...

G7 urged to tax fossil fuel windfall profits amid surging oil prices

G7 countries were on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, urged...