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NEMA to map out vulnerable, flood-prone communities

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it will continue to map out vulnerable communities in response to the 2022 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP)...
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An opportunity in climate crisis for all of us

On Tuesday morning, April 12, around 1:15am a neighbour called my mother-in-law warning her of the rising water in their semi-detached house. Getting out of...
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Kwa-Zulu Natal flooding highlights African nations’ vulnerability to climate crisis

Over 300 people have reportedly lost their lives and the death toll is likely to rise as provincial officials continue to evaluate the extent of...
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Ramaphosa pledges support to victims of deadly floods, mudslides

President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, to help flood victims in South Africa after heavy rains killed 45 people, displaced dozens,...
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NiMet seeks synergy to reduce disaster risks

To lessen the risks that are associated with weather-related crises in Nigeria; all the relevant bodies responsible for the management of disasters must work...
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Niger communities urged to build resilience ahead impending rains

As part of efforts to mitigate all disasters predicted by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMET) for 2022, the Niger State Government has issued an...
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Number of wildfires to rise by 50% by 2100, experts warn

Climate change and land-use change are projected to make wildfires more frequent and intense, with a global increase of extreme fires of up to...
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Madagascar braces for 4th cyclone as UN outlines plans to assist

The island nation of Madagascar is shoring up for its fourth tropical cyclone in a month, UN aid agencies warned on Tuesday, February 22,...
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INC-4: Delegates seek global treaty to curb plastic pollution scourge

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Edwin Clark University to address environmental issues in Niger Delta – VC

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Climate disasters: UN to prioritise early warning systems by 2027

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Open defecation: Katsina earmarks N200m loan to 1,650 poor households for latrines

The Katsina State Government has earmarked N200 million as loan...
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