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Yearly Archives: 2023

UN General Assembly adopts resolution on advisory opinion on climate change

The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution by consensus seeking an advisory opinion on climate change and human rights from the International Court...

Africa is not Europe’s filling station, activists say as leaders meet at gas conference

“We refuse to allow Africa to be used as Europe’s gas station” has been the growing call from African activists in Vienna, Austria this...

Rainy season: FEMA reiterates commitment to mitigate threat posed by flood

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has reiterated commitment to mitigate any threat posed by flood, which is expected to increase from...

Minister promises to support Green Wall initiatives

The Minister of Environment, Mr Mohammed Abdullahi, has promised to always support the initiatives of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW). Abdullahi...

Global gas flaring drops to lowest level since 2010

The World Bank says global gas flaring has fallen to the lowest level since 2010. This is contained in a statement issued by the World...

Implement recommendations to check flooding, engineers tell govt, states

The Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE) on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, appealed to the Federal Government to implement recommendations submitted by experts to...

Nigeria can build climate-resilient economy – AfDB report

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says Nigeria can build a climate-resilient economy by adopting climate-smart agricultural practices. The bank said this in its “Country Focus Report 2022...

Senate approves 10 additional National Parks for Nigeria

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, approved the establishment of 10 additional National Parks in the country. This followed the adoption of a...

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Reserve for wild horses established in Sumava Mountains, near borders with Germany and Austria

A herd of wild horses ran into the new reserve in the Sumava Protected Landscape Area in the mountain...
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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major causes of weather extremes such as heavy rainfall. There have...

International Waste Pickers’ Day: Pickers seek recognition for sustainable development

Waste pickers in Lagos have called for formal recognition and inclusion in Nigeria’s circular economy drive. Mr. Friday Oku, President...

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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major...
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