Tag:United Kingdom (UK)

Climate Change

UK commits to bold action on climate crisis with ambitious new policies

The UK’s foreign Secretary, David Lammy, in his first major foreign policy speech has made it clear that action on climate is action on...

Michael Simire - September 19, 2024

Science & Tech

UK’s £1.9m Sakore project to strengthen technology and innovation in Nigeria, Ghana

The UK government’s West Africa Research and Innovation Hub (WARIH) has launched Sankore to support economic growth by strengthening technology and innovation across West...

Michael Simire - September 17, 2024

Sustainable Devpt

73% of UK organisations prioritising net zero – Study

Largest ever UK industry study of 2,005 UK organisations reveals 65% of respondents are targeting net zero by 2050, with 48% setting targets within...

Michael Simire - September 17, 2024

Climate Change

UK may unveil tougher emissions targets at COP29 climate summit

The UK government is considering making further commitments on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, likely to be announced at the UN climate summit this year...

Michael Simire - August 30, 2024

Cover

UK heat-related deaths to soar with 3 degrees celsius warming

The number of heat-related deaths in the UK is predicted to increase more than six-fold by the end of the century if the world...

Michael Simire - August 22, 2024

Climate Change

UK ready to partner with Azerbaijan to drive forward clean growth technologies ahead of COP29

The UK is ready to partner with Azerbaijan to drive forward clean growth technologies ahead of the 29th session of the Conference of the...

Michael Simire - August 8, 2024

Climate Change

Earthshot Prize: UK champions environmental innovation in Nigeria

The UK Government is championing environmental innovation in Nigeria through the prestigious “The Earthshot Prize”. Speaking at a reception to host the Earthshot delegation in Abuja,...

Michael Simire - July 25, 2024

Climate Change