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Voluntary carbon markets at COP29: A double-edged sword for Africa’s climate goals

At COP29, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement commanded significant attention, as nations grappled with refining mechanisms to operationalise global carbon markets. These markets,...

IITC condemns COP29’s approval of carbon market as direct threat to Indigenous rights 

The International Indian Treaty Council (IITC) has condemned the November 11, 2024, decision by the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to...

UN Body adopts historic human rights protections for carbon market mechanism

The UN Body responsible for establishing a new global carbon market took a historic step reinforcing the protection of environmental and social human rights. "This is a defining moment,"...

Extending the dialogue on Nigeria’s carbon market

In several African countries, including Ghana, Kenya, Gabon, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, and Malawi, bilateral agreements based on Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement have...

Nigeria’s carbon market activation blueprint: Identifying potential drawbacks

“Nigeria relies heavily on oil, which contributes to an uncertain political environment for implementing diverse environmental incentives conducive to voluntary carbon markets. Furthermore, commercial...

UN Body charts a path for robust carbon market rules ahead of COP28

In a step aimed at bolstering global climate efforts, a United Nations Body has reached consensus on key regulatory documents to operationalise a new...

Nigeria’s climate council explains regulatory guidance on carbon market approach

The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) in Nigeria says it has conducted a preliminary analysis for an appropriate governance framework and processes for...

Stakeholders address REDD+, say carbon credit market won’t solve climate crisis

On Monday, January 30, 2023,, 49 buyers, project developers, industry bodies, ratings and data providers, investors, restoration and conservation organisations, and non-profits from across...

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LAWMA commences bulk waste evacuation along Lagos-Badagry Expressway corridor

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commenced a large-scale bulk waste evacuation exercise at Alaba Rago along the...
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FCTA, firms sign MoU to transform Jabi Lake to recreational hub

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Suburban Broadband Ltd. and Akida...

Akwa Ibom to establish electricity regulatory commission, concession power plant

The Akwa Ibom State Government says it has commenced the process of establishing the State’s Electricity Regulatory Commission as...

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LAWMA commences bulk waste evacuation along Lagos-Badagry Expressway corridor

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FCTA, firms sign MoU to transform Jabi Lake to recreational hub

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