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1.5-degree still defines ambition for Paris Agreement implementation

Climate Vulnerable Forum leaders on Thursday urged a ministerial gathering of the "High Ambition Coalition" in New York to take the concrete steps needed...

2016 Earth Day: Plant a tree, stakeholders urged

As the world marks this year's Earth Day on Friday 22 April, government at all levels as well as private individuals and organisations have...

Alliance tags Paris Agreement ‘a dangerous distraction’

As world leaders prepare to sign the Paris Agreement on Earth Day (Friday, 22 April), an international alliance of grassroots and indigenous leaders is...

Investors managing $24 trillion urge leaders to fast-track Paris Agreement

Hours before about 155 world leaders are expected to travel to New York to sign the Paris Agreement, organisations that collectively represent more than...

Paris Agreement can nail fossil fuel trade – 350.org

The formal signing of the Paris Agreement could be the next nail in the coffin of the fossil fuel industry if governments actually follow...

UN: 22 April marks critical next-step to sustainable future

The record number of countries set to sign the Paris Agreement in New York on April 22 signals the next step towards the Agreement...

Muslim leaders to present Islamic Climate Declaration

Global Muslim leaders will on Friday, 22 April, 2016 present the Islamic Climate Declaration to the United Nations at the Paris Agreement signing ceremony. The presentation...

Fresh campaign for stronger global carbon pricing

There is growing global momentum to put a price on carbon pollution. About 40 national and 23 subnational governments have put in place carbon...

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Ekuri women petition Cross River Assembly over logging impacts in community forest

Women from Ekuri in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State have petitioned the Cross River State House...
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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...

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...

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Ekuri women petition Cross River Assembly over logging impacts in community forest

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WWF Africa marks 20 years of Earth Hour with call for renewed environmental action

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