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Climate change: Countries urged to support Vanuatu’s proposed UN resolution

Vanuatu has tabled a draft resolution to the UN to formally endorse last year’s International Court of Justice advisory opinion on climate change. Despite pressure from...

Force and fuel: 68% of global oil production concentrated in countries exposed to U.S. pressure

As U.S. President Donald Trump met with the Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel prize winner, María Corina Machado, on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in...

Five ways COP30 can make progress where countries’ climate plans fall short

Amid record heat and worsening climate impacts on people’s lives, 2025 is a turning point for global climate action, as countries renew their climate...

47 countries express interest in hosting GCF regional presence

The Call for Proposals to host a regional presence of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has closed with 47 countries confirming their interest. The significant...

60 countries to participate in Summit on the Future of Energy Security in London

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced that some 60 governments from countries around the world – the large majority at Minister or equivalent...

FAO secures $68m in environmental funding for 22 countries

The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has secured $68 million in funding to address environmental challenges across 22 countries, officials have announced. The financing,...

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...

New global tool highlights conservation efforts across 180 countries

As global leaders focus on conserving biodiversity in the face of rapid development, the newly launched Nature Conservation Index (NCI) provides critical insights into...

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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major causes of weather extremes such as heavy rainfall. There have...
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International Waste Pickers’ Day: Pickers seek recognition for sustainable development

Waste pickers in Lagos have called for formal recognition and inclusion in Nigeria’s circular economy drive. Mr. Friday Oku, President...

Onuigbo hails Tinubu’s reforms, backs Regional Development Commissions as path to national growth

The member representing the South East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Sam Ifeanyi...

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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major...

International Waste Pickers’ Day: Pickers seek recognition for sustainable development

Waste pickers in Lagos have called for formal recognition...
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