The All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, said converting forests to military bases would prevent further insurgents’ occupation and improve...
The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, has emphasised the role of forests in regulating Nigeria’s climatic conditions and strengthening the country’s climate resilience.
He...
Every year, the world celebrates International Day of Forests (IDF) on March 21, to raise awareness of these critical ecosystems. Forests are home to...
Kwara State Government has directed the temporary closure of forests in the state in order to facilitate the natural regeneration of the forests which...
Forests play a vital role in sustaining ecosystems, supporting livelihoods, and combating climate change.
However, their economic and security significance is often underappreciated.
Globally, the forestry...
In Madagascar - one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries - a devastating drought, punctuated by intense cyclones, has pushed more than a million people into hunger.
As extreme weather...
In 2024, forests saw progress in conservation but faced persistent threats from climate change and deforestation, writes Robert Nasi, Director General of the Centre...
