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Yearly Archives: 2023

How new UN treaty on oceans can help climate action

UN delegates last week reached an historic agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters. The agreement benefits biodiversity and is an encouraging development as the...

Environmentalists take legal action against proposed German LNG terminal

Environmental Action Germany (DUH) has filed a lawsuit against the planned construction of an import terminal for liquefied natural gas (LNG) off the Baltic...

GIFSEP donates solar panels, other items to Benue community

Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) has donated solar panels, bulbs, batteries and inverters to 50 residents of Iniongun community, Makurdi...

Mining activities: CSO advocates law to protect cultural sites

Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has advocated for a law that would protect cultural sites affected by mining activities in the Federal Capital Territory...

Women’s Day: Group seeks equitable distribution of resources for women

The Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO), a non-governmental organisation, has advocated for equitable distribution of resources to women in the society. Dr Godwin Ehigiamusoe, Chief...

Stakeholders seek universal access to water, sanitation in Africa

Leaders, development partners and government ministries have called for a universal guaranteed access to water and sanitation services in Africa. The stakeholders resolved this in...

GEF to expand ocean support under new high seas treaty

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) welcomes the draft agreement reached on Saturday, March 4, 2023, under the UN Convention on the Law of the...

Toxic mercury, a significant threat to marine wildlife

On World Wildlife Day, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) highlights the severe impact that mercury pollution poses to wildlife inside and outside our...

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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...
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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...

Onuigbo hails Tinubu’s reforms, backs Regional Development Commissions as path to national growth

The member representing the South East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Sam Ifeanyi...

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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

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

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

Waste pickers in Lagos have called for formal recognition...
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