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Blue economy: Group advocates construction of 10 new ports

The Alfe City Institution, a leading promoter of Nigeria’s blue economy ecosystem, has called for the construction of 10 new ports to sustain the...

Advancing Africa’s Blue Economy, Maritime Sector at COP29

The concept of a "green economy" has long been central to discussions on financial strategies in environmental and climate change dialogues. Recently, the emergence...

Examining Nigeria’s exertions toward exploring blue economy

According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the annual economic value of the ocean is estimated at $2.5 trillion. Experts say ocean and sea covering...

SA coastal communities, eco-justice groups’ offshore drilling appeal highlights threats to livelihoods, marine ecosystems

With COP29 just a few weeks away, The Green Connection, Natural Justice, and Masifundise Development Trust are drawing attention to the widespread opposition of the environmental...

The ‘Blue Economy’ myth: Why the ocean cannot be run like a business

In response to the increasing global demand for resources and the economic pursuits that come with it, attention on the world’s oceans continues to grow. But how...

World Rivers Day: Govt seeks collective action against river pollution, flooding

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, on Monday, September 23, 2024, called for collective action to protect the country’s water...

Our ocean, communities not for sale – Fishers

Our ocean, communities and our sociocultural wellbeing are not for sale. This statement formed part of the declarations made by FishNet Alliance, a network of...

Global Shipping Levy in Nigeria: Call to action ahead of IMO conference

As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, the maritime industry is increasingly recognised as a significant contributor to greenhouse gas...

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Heat waves put older persons at high risk, warns UN report

As extreme heat grips many countries and becomes “the new normal”, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warns of heightened...
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Renaissance Energy, Bayelsa host communities to conserve Apoi Creek Forest Reserves

Renaissance Africa Energy Company and hosts to its South Swamp Gas Gathering Solution (SSGGS) project have commenced plans to...

CSOs seek restructure of Nigeria’s climate change response system

Some civil society organisations in the Niger Delta have called for the decentralisation of Nigeria’s climate change response structure. The...

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Heat waves put older persons at high risk, warns UN report

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