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FAO demands new approach to combat 2bn ha land degradation globally

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has called for new approach to stop soil loss as a way to combat...

Michael Simire - June 18, 2020

Land Degradation

UN Climate Change process steps up action on deforestation

The number of countries providing information and data to the UN Climate Change secretariat on forest-related mitigation actions continues to rise. This increases transparency...

Michael Simire - June 18, 2020

Land Degradation

World Desertification Day: Anambra warns against harmful environmental practices

The Anambra State Government has warned against unhealthy environmental practices to avert food crisis and desertification. Dr Emma Okafor, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of...

Michael Simire - June 17, 2020

Land Degradation

Significance of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

Desertification and drought constitute one of the international environmental problems whose global importance has been recognised by the international community. This importance is clearly...

Michael Simire - June 17, 2020

Land Degradation

11 Edo communities benefit from N18bn erosion control projects

The Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) is executing about N18 billion gully erosion and flood control projects in 11 communities in Edo...

Michael Simire - June 9, 2020

Land Degradation

World Environment Day: Environmentalist clamours programmes to curb biodiversity loss

The International community has been called upon to continue to push through, programmes that will address the issue of biodiversity loss and design relevant...

Michael Simire - June 4, 2020

Land Degradation

Govt urged to tackle erosion in Anambra

The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has urged the Federal Government to evolve measures toward tackling the erosion ravaging many communities in Anambra State. Mr Vincent...

Michael Simire - June 4, 2020

Land Degradation

10 buildings collapse at Onitsha erosion site

No fewer than 10 buildings, including a school and church, have collapsed at Obeleagu St. and Nkissi Aroli axis of Onitsha North Local Government...

Michael Simire - May 15, 2020

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