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Govt scales up tree planting to fight desertification, climate change – Ikeazor

The Federal Government of Nigeria has said that it will scale up economic tree planting campaign to fight desertification, control climate change and provide...

Coups, COVID and climate test African leaders at summit

African leaders gather at an African Union summit this weekend to try to forge a coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. They...

Nnimmo Bassey lauds US Court ruling against sale of Gulf Of Mexico drilling leases

Nigerian environmental activist, Nnimmo Bassey, has commended a United States Court ruling which blocked the controversial sale of oil and gas drilling leases across...

GCF grants Liberia $10m to enhance climate information systems

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $10 million grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), for which...

Why youth are key to accelerate innovative climate technologies

Youth have a central role of in driving innovative climate technologies to adapt to the impacts of climate change. This was the key focus...

Climate change, desertification fuelling insecurity in North East – Don

An academic don, Prof. Usman Tar, has identified climate change and desertification as the major factors threatening food production and security in the North-East...

Climate change: UN launches new toolkit to boost capacity building

UN Climate Change has launched a new toolkit designed to help countries implement policies and measures that increase resilience to climate impacts and reduce...

Tropical Storm Ana highlights climate injustice facing vulnerable African communities – 350Africa

A tropical storm which formed in the east coast of Madagascar, Ana, is wreaking havoc in the island and surrounding Mozambique and Malawi, resulting in loss...

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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its sites for both people and nature. While global wildlife populations...
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Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts (MW) from 120 megawatts two years ago Dr Abba Aliyu,...

World Earth Day: HOMEF calls for accelerated action to clean energy

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for accelerated action toward clean energy, environmental restoration, and stronger...

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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its...

Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity...