Tag:cities

Health

Five cities recognised for public health achievements

During the inaugural Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in London on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, five global cities were recognised for their achievements in preventing noncommunicable...

Michael Simire - March 15, 2023

Human Settlement

Group expresses concern over rising carbon emission in cities

A Lagos-based non-governmental organisation (NGO), Nature Cares Resource Centre (NCRC), has warned major cities across Africa of what will be a disaster across the...

Michael Simire - January 28, 2022

Climate Change

UK to support developing cities and regions transition to net zero by 2050

The UK government on Thursday, November 11, 2021, launched the new Urban Climate Action programme (UCAP) to support the cities and regions in developing...

Michael Simire - November 11, 2021

Human Settlement

Prioritise infrastructure devt in rural areas to decongest cities, Don urges govt

A real estate expert, Prof. Tajudeen Aluko, has urged governments at all levels to prioritise infrastructure development in rural areas as a means of discouraging...

Michael Simire - July 30, 2021

Cover

12 major cities pledge to divest from fossil fuel

The mayors of 12 cities have pledged to divest from fossil fuel companies and advocate for greater sustainable investment, as part of their commitment to...

Michael Simire - September 22, 2020

Climate Change

Cities urged to be part of 24 hours of climate action

Cities around the world can join the Climathon movement and take part in a 24-hour global hackathon to find solutions to city climate challenges. Organised by...

admin - July 25, 2017

Climate Change

How summers will become hotter, by weather presenters

In a year already marked by heatwaves and new daily temperature records, television weather presenters have explored how climate change would make future summers...

Michael Simire - July 5, 2017

Climate Change

Study clarifies how US cities, states can engage in climate action

President Donald Trump's stand notwithstanding, U.S. cities and states are increasingly seeking ways to play an active role in international climate change efforts. In...

admin - June 19, 2017

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Disaster Risk ManagementMarch 28, 2023

Implement recommendations to check flooding, engineers tells govt, states

The Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE) on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, appealed to the Federal Government to implement...

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Climate ChangeMarch 28, 2023

Nigeria can build climate-resilient economy – AfDB report

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says Nigeria can build a climate-resilient economy by adopting climate-smart agricultural practices. The bank said this...

ConservationMarch 28, 2023