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Trump administration moves to dismantle landmark climate rule

In a sweeping deregulatory move, the Trump administration has proposed scrapping the Endangerment Finding, a foundation of U.S. climate policy that enabled federal regulation of greenhouse...

Majekodunmi emerges new head of National Council on Climate Change

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, July 31, 2025, appointed Omotenioye Majekodunmi as the new Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC). She replaces...

NCF inaugurates UN-supported climate adaptation project for farmers in Yobe

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has inaugurated a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-supported climate change adaptation initiative for smallholder farmers and pastoralists in 10...

Africa unveils integrity principles, coordination platform to strengthen carbon markets

The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) on Thursday, July 31, 2025, announced a series of bold initiatives to elevate Africa’s role in global carbon...

Shell’s soaring Q2 profits fuel climate breakdown amid Europe heatwaves

As deadly wildfires rage across southern Europe and heatwaves push health systems to breaking point, oil giant Shell has announced another quarter of massive...

ICJ opinion: Judicial action emerges key driver of sustainability impact for civil society

A global survey of 844 sustainability experts across 72 countries, conducted by GlobeScan in collaboration with ERM and Volans, finds that judicial action is now seen as...

Land-based mitigation blind spot puts 25% of global emission reductions in the shadow – Study

Net carbon sinks from land use and forestry could fall by half if business as usual practices continue and would increase in line with...

Pan-African artists to unite in campaign for climate justice, people-centred transition to renewable energy

Artists across the African continent are set to join forces in what appears to be a visionary new campaign - “All Power to The People - Pan-African...

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INC-5.2: Fossil fuel, petrochemical lobbyists overrun plastics treaty negotiations

At least 234 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists - a new high compared to the 221 identified by...
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Lagos defends styrofoam ban, says for public health not politics

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its stance on the ban of single-use styrofoam, describing the decision as one...

Govt asked to raise tobacco tax to 100% to save lives, healthcare costs

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to immediately increase the excise...

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INC-5.2: Fossil fuel, petrochemical lobbyists overrun plastics treaty negotiations

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