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Heatwave kills 400 children in Europe, Asia – UNICEF

Soaring summer temperatures in Europe and Central Asia are killing nearly 400 children a year, according to new analysis of the latest available data...

Earthshot Prize: UK champions environmental innovation in Nigeria

The UK Government is championing environmental innovation in Nigeria through the prestigious “The Earthshot Prize”. Speaking at a reception to host the Earthshot delegation in Abuja,...

Multilevel Climate Action: Importance of subnational climate policies, action plans

Nigeria is ranked among the countries that are most vulnerable to climate change impacts according to multiple reports and indices. With an estimated population...

Bayelsa ambassadorship scheme builds youth capacity in climate change, advocacy skills

Connected Advocacy, with support from LEAP Africa and Nigeria Youth Future Funds, commenced the Bayelsa Climate Ambassadors programme with a one-day capacity development workshop...

IPCC meets to consider detailed timeline for reports in seventh assessment cycle

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will meet for its 61st Plenary Session from July 27 to August 2, 2024, in the Bulgarian capital,...

UK off track for Net Zero, say country’s climate advisors

The Climate Change Committee in the United Kingdom (UK) has published its 2024 Progress Report to Parliament. Its assessment is that only a third...

Ex-lawmaker urges MDAs to mainstream climate change in annual budget plans

Former lawmaker, Sam Onuigbo, has urged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to mainstream climate change in their annual budgets as enshrined by the Act...

Stakeholders urge urgent action on reduction of methane emissions

Stakeholders in the environment sector have called for an urgent action to reduce methane emissions in the country in order to enhance environmental sustainability. Methane is...

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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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