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NCF launches ‘Green Recovery Nigeria’ to restore dwindling forest landcape

Bothered by the nation’s alarmingly diminishing forest resources, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) appears to have taken the gauntlet in the bid to address...

RSPO condemns destruction of Peruvian amazon forest amid threats to community leaders

In an initial public statement, the Complaints Panel of the RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) condemned Plantaciones de Pucallpa (PdP) for its destruction of...

REDD+: Nigeria to review FCPF readiness preparation mission

Through the entire week commencing from Monday, May 22 2017, Nigeria’s national efforts towards REDD+ Readiness enters into a fresh phase as proponents intensify...

Study identifies cocoa cultivation as lead cause of deforestation in Ghana

A study has ascertained that, of all the factors driving deforestation in Ghana, agriculture is prime with cocoa cultivation being the leading cause of...

Orangutans threatened by forest fire, deforestation in Borneo

On a typical day, veterinarians of International Animal Rescue (IAR) make their way through choking smoke, weighed down with medical supplies, a safety net,...

Vicious circle of drought, forest loss in the Amazon

Logging that happens today and potential future rainfall reductions in the Amazon could push the region into a vicious dieback circle. If dry seasons...

Proposed wood source for Indonesian mill sparks conflict

A potential wood supplier for one of the world’s largest pulp and paper mills does not have the consent of local communities A joint investigation...

The long, winding, super-controversial superhighway

The controversy surrounding the 260 km Superhighway proposed by the Cross River State government (CRSG) of Nigeria will not go away. Notably, the bulldozing...

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Study reveals youth exposure, policy gaps in Nigeria’s nicotine regulations

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government to fully regulate all nicotine...
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Nigeria-Korea solar mini-grid project electrifies Abuja communities

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Government of Korea have successfully electrified Rubochi and Ikwa Communities in the...

Lagos intensifies enforcement on estates without approved layout plans

The Lagos State Government has intensified enforcement on estates operating without approved layout plans and building permits. The Commissioner for...

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Study reveals youth exposure, policy gaps in Nigeria’s nicotine regulations

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Nigeria-Korea solar mini-grid project electrifies Abuja communities

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the Government of...
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