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Ethiopia: Why conservation of wetlands makes sense

As the world celebrated the 2017 World Wetlands Day on Thursday, February 2 2017, the focus this time around was on the role played...

WWD17: Strengthening collaboration to reduce disaster risk

On Thursday, 02 February 2017, the world celebrated its wetlands – complex ecosystems that provide a wide variety of services and benefits for people and nature. Wetlands such...

Germany grants legal status to IUCN

The German government has officially recognised the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as an intergovernmental organisation, a move observers believe reaffirms the...

How the vulture influences health, economy – Mohammed

The vulture, a large, carnivorous bird that is most well known for its scavenging nature, caught the attention of the Nigerian nature conservation community last...

China to ban elephant ivory trade

In what looks like a game changer for elephant conservation, China has announced plans to end domestic ivory trade by the end of 2017....

Overfishing of sardine, croaker, others threatens fish species with extinction

Overfishing is threatening food security off Africa’s western and central coast as many fish species in the region face extinction If urgent action is...

Groups demand protection of forest harbouring endangered Asian elephant species

A call has gone to the international conservation community to protect the Sepintun forest, a haven for Sumatran elephants, which are critically endangered as...

A guide to Gashaka-Gumti National Park

Gashaka-Gumti National Park is located in a mountainous region of North-east Nigeria adjacent to the international border with Cameroon, and immediately to the North...

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$4tr is new annual financial target to save SDGs – AfDB’s Adesina

African Development Bank Group (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has emphasised the critical need for significantly increased financing...
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International Leopard Day: Spotlight on the elusive, solitary cat

Every year on May 3, the world turns its attention to one of nature’s most exquisite and elusive creatures...

From billions to trillions: Setting a new goal on climate finance

A new phase of work on one of the most important items currently on the global climate change agenda...

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$4tr is new annual financial target to save SDGs – AfDB’s Adesina

African Development Bank Group (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi A....

International Leopard Day: Spotlight on the elusive, solitary cat

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