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UK minister commits to supporting green finance across Africa

The UK Minister of State for International Development, Andrew Mitchell, has committed to supporting the delivery of green finance across Africa at the African...

UK programme to enable Nigerian farmers increase yields, improve environment

Since 2021, the UK Government’s LINKS programme implemented by Tetra Tech International Development has been piloting a couple of climate smart farming initiatives, helping farmers...

UK ivory ban to be extended to five new species

The UK government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is to extend its ban on the import and trade of elephant ivory...

Nigeria to benefit from UK’s new vision of partnerships to reduce poverty, promote prosperity

In his first major speech since taking office last autumn, the United Kingdom’s International Development Minister, Andrew Mitchell, set out a new vision to...

World’s largest-of-its-kind power line to deliver clean power to 1.8m UK homes

The world’s largest multi-use electricity power line will be built under the North Sea, boosting UK energy supplies with enough to power 1.8 million...

UK reiterates commitment in mitigating climate change in Nigeria

The United Kingdom has reiterated its commitment in mitigating the effects on climate changes in Nigeria. Mr Ben Llewellyn-Jones, British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos,...

Reactions trail Vietnam’s $15bn Just Energy Transition Partnership deal

The $15.5 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership between Vietnam, the European Union and the United Kingdom could see Vietnam hit peak emissions earlier than...

COP27: Nigeria to get £95m as UK increases climate adaptation budget

The United Kingdom (UK) has announced an investment of £95 million on climate resilient and sustainable agriculture in Nigeria. UK Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, announced...

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Global stocktake, turning point to limit warming to 1.5°C – Stiell

Speaking at the opening plenary of the third technical dialogue of the global stocktake on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, UN...
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World not on track to achieve SDG 7 for energy by 2030 – Report

A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the United Nations Statistics...

Sanwo-Olu seeks support in plastic waste management

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, June 5, 2023, appealed for support of Lagos residents towards proper...

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Global stocktake, turning point to limit warming to 1.5°C – Stiell

Speaking at the opening plenary of the third technical...

World not on track to achieve SDG 7 for energy by 2030 – Report

A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA),...