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CoP20: CITES decisions on trade regulation imminent for big cats, trees, sea cucumbers, sharks 

Halfway through the 20th World Wildlife Conference, Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) are advancing...

South African firms pay environmental fines with trees, cash

Two Gauteng-based companies partially settled environmental fines in South Africa by supplying thousands of trees and shrubs to provincial authorities, the Gauteng Department of...

Five reasons why trees are a solution to the climate crisis

From carbon sequestration to storm surge protection, trees matter every step of the way As the 28th UN climate conference (COP28) approaches, and countries prepare to...

Why trees are more than just solid wood and leafy greens

Planting a tree is a bit like raising a child, both require lots of patience, hard work, and a willingness to get your hands...

Scientists develop space tech platform to track carbon in trees

A non-profit, CTREES, is launching the first ever digital platform for calculating the carbon in every tree on the planet, with complete accuracy. Launching at COP27,...

Trees paying dearly for high cost of cooking gas, kerosene – Don

A don, Prof. Christian Madu, says that the nation’s vegetation and trees are paying dearly for the high cost of kerosene and cooking gas...

Forests, trees can help recovery from multiple crises, says FAO report

With the world facing multiple crises including, COVID-19, conflicts, climate crisis and biodiversity loss, our forests can help us recover from their impact, but...

Group to plant 10,000 trees in FCT

The Abuja GoGreen Project, an NGO, says it will plant 10,000 trees across the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in...

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Stakeholders back Lagos toilet drive, stress sustainability

Stakeholders have described the provision of public toilets by the Lagos State Government as a positive step toward ending...
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Wildlife trafficking: NESREA, partners apprehend wanted suspect

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has apprehended a suspected wildlife trafficker, Shamsideen Abubakar, after five...

Group clamours outright gas flare ban, says penalties not effective

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has urged the Nigerian government to ban gas flaring outright, arguing that the oil...

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Stakeholders back Lagos toilet drive, stress sustainability

Stakeholders have described the provision of public toilets by...

Wildlife trafficking: NESREA, partners apprehend wanted suspect

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)...