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IUCN faces historic vote on fossil fuels as Congress opens in Abu Dhabi

As the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress opened on Thursday, October 9, 2025, Members are preparing to vote on...

Shift from fossil fuels to renewables inevitable, must be properly managed – NEITI

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), says the global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy is inevitable and must be properly managed...

Global action ‘Draw the Line’ moves against genocide, injustice, fossil fuels, calls for rights, jobs, justice

 In the lead-up to COP30 and as world leaders gather in New York for the General Assembly of the United Nations tens of thousands of people...

International Court of Justice declares states have obligation to address fossil fuels in historic ruling

On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the world’s highest court, issued its long-awaited Advisory Opinion on states’ legal obligations...

New data exposes private finance failure to meet energy transition needs

A report released on Monday, June 23, 2025, by Oil Change International and 17 other civil society organisations, including Climate Action Network International and 350.org, exposes...

COP30 Presidency’s letter calling for tripling of renewables, phase out of fossil fuels lauded

COP30 President, André Corrêa do Lago, on Friday, May 23, 2025, issued a third letter to governments to outline what should be achieved at...

Subnational leaders call for greater action on fossil fuels from heads of state at UN Summit

The United Nation’s Summit of the Future opens in New York on Sunday, September 22, 2024, and world leaders meeting there must take ambitious...

The Hague bans advertisements for fossil fuels from January 2025

From January 1, 2025, street advertising for fossil fuels will be banned by law in The Hague, the Netherland’s third largest city. The Hague...

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Reserve for wild horses established in Sumava Mountains, near borders with Germany and Austria

A herd of wild horses ran into the new reserve in the Sumava Protected Landscape Area in the mountain...
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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...

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...

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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

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