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Southeast Asia: A call for resilient recovery in the wake of climate disasters

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has expressed its profound sorrow and solidarity with the governments and people affected by the catastrophic flooding...

How the Military’s counter-insurgency, flooding endanger African locust trees in Sokoto

African Locust bean, locally called "Dawadawa", is a proteinous fruit used in spicy food among households in northern Nigeria. However, reports show that the...

Experts, residents alarmed as flooding worsens along Lekki-Ajah corridor

Some residents and environmental experts have raised alarm over persistent flooding along the Lekki–Ajah corridor in Lagos, blaming land reclamation, ocean surge, and unregulated...

Jigawa approves N575m dyke project to mitigate flooding

The Jigawa State Government has approved N575 million embankment and dyke project to mitigate flooding in the state. Sagir Musa, Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports and...

Flooding: Ekiti begins dredging of waterways in Ado-Ekiti

The Ekiti State Government on Saturday, September 27, 2025, commenced the dredging of waterways and rivers in Ado-Ekiti, to curb flooding, during the rainy...

Pakistan declares climate, agriculture emergency as floods rage on

Pakistan on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, declared a climate and agriculture emergency as authorities raced to rescue at least 1.6 million people at risk...

Kogi will never experience devastating flooding, erosion again – Ododo

Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State on Saturday, September 6, 2025, vowed to keep the people of the state safe by deploying the needed...

Flooding: Kano plans new drainage master plan – Commissioner

Kano State Government has reassured the residents of its commitment to tackling urban flooding through sustainable measures to safeguard lives and property. Dr Dahiru Hashim,...

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‘Restoring Land, Restoring Hope’ announced as theme for landmark UN land conference

Mongolia and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on Thursday, February 5, announced the theme of the...
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EcoImpact Alliance calls for traditional knowledge to protect wetlands

EcoImpact Alliance Initiative has urged blending traditional knowledge with modern methods to protect wetlands, marking World Wetlands Day 2026...

How to get involved in UN World Wildlife Day 2026 – CITES

The countdown is officially on: in just one month, the world will come together to celebrate United Nations World...

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‘Restoring Land, Restoring Hope’ announced as theme for landmark UN land conference

Mongolia and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification...

EcoImpact Alliance calls for traditional knowledge to protect wetlands

EcoImpact Alliance Initiative has urged blending traditional knowledge with...
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