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Most sub-Saharan African countries lack access to hand washing facilities, says report

More than half of the population in 34 out of 38 sub-Saharan African nations lacks access to basic hand washing facilities, the inaugural Sanitation...

Africa must invest in innovative sanitation, wastewater management – Report

The African Development Bank (AfDB), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and GRID-Arendal have released the inaugural Sanitation and Wastewater Atlas of Africa, a tool...

Courts emerge new frontier in battle against climate change

People, including children and indigenous communities, are increasingly turning to the courts to compel governments and businesses to respect and accelerate commitments on climate...

UN report lists ways to minimise adverse impacts of pesticides, fertilisers

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has published a report on the environmental and health impacts of pesticides and fertilisers and ways to minimise those...

Step up climate change adaptation or face serious consequences – UNEP

As temperatures rise and climate change impacts intensify, nations must urgently step-up action to adapt to the new climate reality or face serious costs,...

UNEP names winners of 2020 Young Champions of the Earth challenge

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 named seven young scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and activists from across the globe as its...

Winner gets $2,000 in AfDB, UNEP Sustainable Fashion contest

The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Fashionomics Africa initiative is inaugurating a competition to support designers for sustainable fashion, according to a statement from AfDB...

Six environmental trailblazers honoured as UNEP Champions of the Earth

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on Friday, December 11 announced six winners of the 2020 Champions of the Earth Award for their pioneering initiatives...

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HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has issued an advisory on the 2026 flood outlook, warning farmers and...
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Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has enhanced Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) access in rural communities...

LASEPA to strengthen e-waste compliance framework

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has stepped up efforts to address the growing challenge of electronic waste (e-waste),...

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HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre)...

Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has...