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Climate council partners OPEC, others on energy use, climate goals

The National Council for Climate Change (NCCC) is partnering with the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), and...

Group plans dialogue to fast-track APC’s climate goals

Environmental rights activists today think that citizens' participation in political activities is one of the finest methods to translate advocacy into practical action in...

Losing forest carbon stocks could put climate goals out of reach – Study

In the past, intact forests absorbed 7.8 billion tonnes of CO₂ annually – about a fifth of all human emissions – but their carbon...

Africa requires $200bn yearly for energy, climate goals – NLNG

Managing Director of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Ltd., Mr. Philip Mshelbila, says Africa’s energy sector needs over $200 billion in annual investments to...

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,...

Peatlands degrading in 177 countries, putting climate goals at risk

Some 177 out of 193 UN Member States have peatlands – critical carbon sinks and biodiversity hotspots, yet agriculture, urbanisation, deforestation, and industrial activities...

IMF chief hails China’s commitment to climate goals

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, hailed China’s efforts in pursuing its climate goals, highlighting the country’s...

Chukwumerije Okereke: Role of Parliament in driving Nigeria’s long-term climate goals

Between 23 and 27 March, the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) was held in Geneva, Switzerland. The IPU, founded in 1889, is...

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Advocate empowers displaced individuals to increase climate action

As part of efforts to encourage action against climate change, especially among Nigeria's youth, three Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) refuge camps...
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UN chief calls for renewed efforts on peace, sustainable development

UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has called for renewed efforts on peace, justice and sustainable development amid global tensions rising and...

Sachet alcohol ban: Over 5m jobs, N800bn investments at risk – ACCI

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has warned that NAFDAC’s renewed ban on sachet and small bottle...

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Advocate empowers displaced individuals to increase climate action

As part of efforts to encourage action against climate change, especially...

UN chief calls for renewed efforts on peace, sustainable development

UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has called for renewed efforts on...
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