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GCF approves Nigerian bank, $1bn of climate finance for developing countries

The 39th Board meeting of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has concluded in South Korea with a landmark approval of $1.0 billion in GCF...

Climate Clock: We are running out of time to take concrete actions

As climate activists and thought leaders across the world commemorate this year’s edition of Climate Emergency Day on Monday, July 22, 2024, the need...

Nigeria unveils climate change health policy

The Federal Government of Nigeria and stakeholders in Abuja on Saturday, July 20, 2024, developed a policy document that would mitigate the impact of...

Enugu adviser, Okereke, unveils state essay competition on climate change

The Senior Adviser to the Governor of Enugu State on Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Professor Chukwumerije Okereke, has announced the launch of an...

Organisation plants 1,000 trees to combat climate change in Yobe

Save the Children International (SCI) on Friday, July 5, 2024, inaugurated a 1,000-tree planting campaign across 10 schools in Yobe State. The Field Manager of...

ARC Group makes $32m climate insurance payouts to assist drought affected Zimbabweans

The Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe has received an insurance payout of $16.8 million following its participation in the African Risk Capacity (ARC)...

Climate change: Govt to tax Nigerians on carbon emission

The Federal Government has urged relevant stakeholders to embrace carbon tax to help tackle climate change in the country. Prof. Romanus Ezeokonkwo, Acting Vice Chancellor,...

COP29: Guterres highlights critical role of finance in support of climate action

UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has called for a strong financial outcome from COP29, the global climate conference to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan,...

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WWF Africa marks 20 years of Earth Hour with call for renewed environmental action

WWF Africa has commemorated 20 years of Earth Hour, celebrating two decades of global and African-led action to protect...
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10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

Solid waste is one of the most visible by-products of human prosperity - and one of the most underestimated...

‘Reducing demand’ identified a complementary strategy to combat illegal wildlife trade 

Demand for wildlife products supplied through illegal trade supply chains continues to place significant pressure on many wild species....

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WWF Africa marks 20 years of Earth Hour with call for renewed environmental action

WWF Africa has commemorated 20 years of Earth Hour,...

10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

Solid waste is one of the most visible by-products...