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Reactions trail Biden’s target to protect 30% of U.S. lands, oceans by 2030

U.S. President Joe Biden took the next leap in pursuing his climate agenda Wednesday, January 27, 2021, signing the latest in a spate of environment-focused executive...

Stakeholders seek investment in human capital to harness oceans’ $24 trillion resources

Senior Lecturer, Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, Dr Kayode Olubiyi, on Saturday, July 25, 2020 advocated proper education of Africans on the...

Geoengineering threatens oceans, say campaigners

Members of a global coalition formed by 195 organisations on 45 countries are raising the alarm about the threat of geoengineering to delicate, life-sustaining...

Civil society urges G20 to address global challenges

The Civil20 (C20) Summit concluded in Hamburg, Germany on Monday, June 19, 2017 with over 300 civil society groups from around the world urging...

Ocean Conference: Countries agree on decisive actions to restore marine health

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Climate action needed to protect world’s oceans – UNFCCC

The vital link between oceans and climate change is among the issues at the forefront of discussions at the United Nations Ocean Conference taking...

Global marine protected area target to be achieved by 2020 – CBD

With recent commitments made by governments around the globe, the world is on track to protect over 10% of the globe’s marine areas by...

Marine litter: UN declares war on ocean plastic

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on Thursday, February 23 2017 launched a global campaign to eliminate major sources of marine litter – such...

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Use taxes to achieve renewable energy, CSO tasks govt

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged the Federal Government to leverage the nation’s tax system to...
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Lagos marks 39 buildings for demolition over encroachment

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has marked 39 buildings in Eti-Osa Local Government Area for demolition over encroachment on...

Gates Foundation to spend $200bn over next 20 years to improve lives

On the occasion of its 25th year, the Gates Foundation on Thursday, May 8, 2025, made a new commitment...

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Use taxes to achieve renewable energy, CSO tasks govt

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged...

Lagos marks 39 buildings for demolition over encroachment

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has marked 39 buildings...
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