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African youth urged to embrace engineering to drive development

Africa's youth have been called upon to embrace engineering as a key driver of development and innovation across the continent. Speaking at the 10th annual...

COP28: Stakeholders to leverage support for climate change, development

Some countries and international institutions have pledged to support the channelling of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) through Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs). A statement issued by...

9th World Water Forum focuses on water security for peace, devpt

The 9th World Water Forum opened on Monday, March 21, 2022, in Dakar, the Senegalese capital, under the theme "Water Security for Peace and...

France, IUCN collaborate to support global environment, development efforts

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has signed a new framework agreement with France for 2017-2020, which aims to support the...

Photo: Osinbajo, others receive Ban Ki-moon

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), on Monday August 24, 2015 hosted visiting UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon, in dialogue on Democracy, Development, Climate Change...

The environment factor in Africa’s development

Nnimmo Bassey, Director, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), in a recent presentation made in Lome, Togo explores the myriad of environmental challenges militating...

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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...