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UN fellowship programme to prepare young developing country professionals to lead climate action

The United Nations is helping to ensure that young professionals from developing countries are able to contribute to the implementation of the Paris Climate...

UN evaluates benefits, challenges of green energy revolution

A recent United Nations (UN) report on energy-efficiency technologies shows that low-carbon technologies apparently aid clean air, save water and cut land use, and...

Manual seeks to mainstream gender in climate action

The UN Women, with support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), has launched a new guidebook to help practitioners mainstream gender into climate change...

Germany accused of influencing Steiner’s choice as new UNDP boss

Germany has been accused of influencing the emergence of Achim Steiner, former head of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), as the new Administrator...

Global investments towards meeting water, sanitation SDGs targets inadequate – WHO

Countries are not increasing spending fast enough to meet the water and sanitation targets under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), says a new report...

Health risks related to climate change rising – UN

A new UN report says that health risks related to climate change are on the rise worldwide. At the same time, coordinated international responses...

UN, Gold Standard seek to hasten progress towards SDGs

The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) secretariat and the Gold Standard on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 announced a collaboration to assist organisations,...

Renewable energy sources could be cheaper than fossil fuels within 10 years – UN

A new United Nations-backed report has revealed overwhelming consensus that renewable power will dominate in the future, with many experts saying that even large...

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Lagos launches flood insurance for rapid doorstep relief for residents

The Lagos State Government has launched a flood risk insurance policy aimed at providing rapid financial relief to vulnerable...
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Tinubu removes Mohammed, names Umar new NMDPRA CEO

President Bola Tinubu has approved the removal of Mr. Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian...

Nigeria’s heat crisis fueling new wave of startups

As heat intensifies across Nigeria, a new cohort of ventures is developing solutions to protect crops, reduce food spoilage...

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Lagos launches flood insurance for rapid doorstep relief for residents

The Lagos State Government has launched a flood risk...

Tinubu removes Mohammed, names Umar new NMDPRA CEO

President Bola Tinubu has approved the removal of Mr....