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Papua New Guinea leader declines COP29 participation, cites non-commitment to rainforest conservation

Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, has confirmed he will not attend the upcoming United Nations Global Climate Summit (COP29) in Baku,...
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Climate change policy will reduce emissions, enhance climate resilience – UNICEF

UNICEF says the Kano State Climate Change Policy Document will reduce emissions, enhance climate resilience and tackle impact of climate change. UNICEF’s Kano Field Office...
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Stakeholders demand climate justice to mitigate climate change effects in Africa

Stakeholders in Oyo State under the aegis of “African Climate Caravan” are demanding for grants instead of loans to mitigate the effects of climate...
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Chair of Least Developed Countries sets expectations ahead of COP29

The 29th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) commences on Monday, November...
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COP29: Africa CSOs issue key demands, asks 

As the 29th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) opens on Monday,...
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COP29: WHO demands urgent integration of health in climate negotiations

Ahead of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29), the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for an end to reliance on...
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COP29: Vanuatu-driven ICJ climate change case looms amid emissions rise

With a new, revised schedule announced this week, the stage is set for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) proceedings on the obligations of...
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Forests get a boost from new GCF policy on REDD+ results-based payments

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has adopted a landmark policy on REDD+ results-based payments, a major boon for forest finance. The decision was made...
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Rising oil prices renew coal debate for African SMEs power

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Navy dismantles illegal refinery in Rivers, recovers 20,000 litres of stolen crude

The Nigerian Navy has deactivated an illegal refining in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State and recovered more...
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NCF seeks partnership with students to advance environmental conservation

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