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Fresh ratifications as Minamata celebrates Convention’s entry into force

In the past couple of days, three countries ratified the Minamata Convention, even as indications emerged that the entry of the global treaty into...

Austria ratifies Minamata Convention

The Government of Austria on Monday, 12 June 2017, deposited its instrument of ratification, thereby becoming the 57th future Party to the Minamata Convention. This...

Finland ratifies Minamata Convention

The Government of Finland on Thursday, June 1, 2017 deposited its instrument of ratification, thereby becoming the 55th future Party to the Minamata Convention. This...

Indonesia: Communities form part of discussions to address peatland concerns

Communities from peatland regions around Indonesia on Thursday, May 18, 2017 joined a global forum in Jakarta on solving the problems they are facing,...

50th ratification triggers entry of Minamata Convention into force

History was made on Thursday, May 18, 2017 when the Minamata Convention on Mercury effectively came into force, having garnered the required 50 ratifications. With...

Norway ratifies Minamata Convention

The Government of Norway on Friday, May 12, 2017 deposited its instrument of ratification, thereby becoming the 44th future Party to the Minamata Convention on...

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...

Ogoniland clean-up yet to commence, five years after UNEP report

Over five years after the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recommended that Ogoniland in South-South Nigeria should be cleaned of the last drop of...

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New varsity to tackle climate change, pollution in Niger Delta – Govt

The Federal Government has said that Nigeria will soon produce additional expertise needed to address climate change and environmental...
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Lagos sensitises MDAs on informal space documentation, management

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, has commenced strategic collaboration with relevant...

Audu Bako zoo to be transformed into model wildlife park – Zoological agency

The Kano State Zoological Garden and Wildlife Management Agency (KAZOWMA) is to embark on a comprehensive multi-phase revitalisation of...

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New varsity to tackle climate change, pollution in Niger Delta – Govt

The Federal Government has said that Nigeria will soon...

Lagos sensitises MDAs on informal space documentation, management

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Physical...
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