Monthly Archives: May, 2023

Renewable Energy

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...

Michael Simire - May 5, 2023

Climate Change

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...

Michael Simire - May 5, 2023

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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...

Michael Simire - May 5, 2023

Conservation

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...

Michael Simire - May 5, 2023

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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...

Michael Simire - May 4, 2023

Water & Sanitation

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...

Michael Simire - May 4, 2023

Health

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...

Michael Simire - May 4, 2023

Disaster Risk Management

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...

Michael Simire - May 4, 2023

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IEA 2024: Role of clean cooking investments in Africa’s growth story

During an in-conversation discussion during the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum in Paris on May 15, Partner...

Water & SanitationMay 17, 2024

World Water Forum: UNESCO mobilises international community for sustainable water management

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) will promote international cooperation and innovative solutions to tackle the...