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Scientists decry exploitation of peatlands amid growing mining, oil exploration

Some 40 peatland researchers from 13 countries have pressed for an increase in protections for peatlands, as economic development continues to threaten the integrity of...

Global momentum building on peatlands research for climate change

Peatlands have so far been underestimated in global climate change negotiations, but this is starting to change. Discussions alongside the UNFCCC Bonn Climate Change Conference...

Need for effective management of peatlands, forest fires

According to scientists, protecting peat from forest fires and restoring degraded peatlands are complex processes that require solid science Experts from the Centre for International...

World Wetlands Day: Five wetlands that mitigate extreme weather

Mangroves Mangroves are salt-water tolerant shrubs and trees that grow in shallow, tropical coastal waters. Their roots bind the shoreline and each kilometre of mangrove...

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UN Conference: Nigeria highlights success stories on water, sanitation

The Minister of Water Resources, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu, has shared some success stories about Nigeria’s efforts to provide basic...
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NASENI’s solar cells factory, game-changer in Africa’s climate change action – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the solar cells production factory being built by the National Agency for Science and...

Cross River communities on edge over conduct of stray gorillas, elephants

Communities in Boki and Akamkpa Local Government Areas of Cross River State in Nigeria have said that stray gorillas...

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UN Conference: Nigeria highlights success stories on water, sanitation

The Minister of Water Resources, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu, has...

NASENI’s solar cells factory, game-changer in Africa’s climate change action – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the solar cells production...