Land Degradation

Norges Bank divests from Alicorp over rights violations, deforestation

Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, has divested all its holdings in Peru’s largest consumer goods company, Alicorp S.A.A., after it...

Kogi, NEWMAP intensify effort to curb erosion menace

The Kogi State Government, in collaboration with the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), has intensified effort in tackling the menace of erosion across the...

Communities demand closure of coalmining firm over questionable EIA

Onupa and Awoakpali, two affected communities under Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State, have raised an alarm over allegations of a forged Environmental Impact Assessment...

Lagos to plant 1m coconut seedlings along Badagry, Ibeju-Lekki coastline

The Lagos State Government says it will plant one million coconut seedlings along its 135-kilometre Badagry to Ibeju-Lekki coastline to replace old and unproductive trees as...

Campaigners drag govt to court over Ghana’s plans to mine bauxite in Atewa Range Forest

A civil action has been instituted against the Government of Ghana over its plans to exploit the Atewa Range Forest for bauxite. The action intends...

Abia residents groan as gully erosion menace worsens

“Few years from now, my family may be rendered homeless by gully erosion which is breaking my community in parts. “We hold our hearts in our...

Cross River assures on tacking ecological challenges

The Cross River State Government has reiterated its commitment towards addressing ecological challenges in the state. Mr Mfon Bassey, the state’s Commissioner for Environment, stated this on Sunday,...

How afforestation combats desertification in Nigeria

Afforestation programme is playing significant role towards checkmating desert encroachment in Nigeria. However, combating desertification requires an integrated, multi-dimensional approach which involves the establishment of shelterbelts, windbreaks,...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...

Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions...

Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

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