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Why COVID-19 will not be last pandemic – UN report

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the latest crisis facing the world, will not be the last until humans release their grip on nature, says a...

‘Climate Ambition Summit lacked real ambition’ – Reactions trail UN/COP26 forum

Co-hosted by the United Nations, United Kingdom and France in partnership with Chile and Italy, the Climate Ambition Summit 2020 held on December 12,...

Planned fossil fuel high to attain climate goals – UN

The world’s planned production of fossil fuels is far too high to attain the goals of the Paris Climate Accord by 2030, according to...

Nigeria, others to benefit as UN releases $100m to guard against famine

The United Nations released $100 million of emergency funding on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 to stave off the risk of famine in seven countries...

UN campaign empowers kids to take climate action

Building on the growing momentum for climate action, the United Nations is broadening its engagement of global audiences. A new campaign will empower children...

UN Secretary-General appoints 15 scientists to prepare 2023 GSDR

A group of 15 scientists has been appointed by the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, to write the 2023 Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR). The forthcoming...

Humanity at a crossroads, UN warns in state of nature overview

Despite encouraging progress in several areas, the natural world is suffering badly and getting worse. Eight transformative changes are, therefore, urgently needed to ensure human wellbeing and...

Over 1bn school children worldwide affected by COVID-19, says Guterres

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the largest educational disruption in history that has affected more than 1 billion school students worldwide, UN Secretary General...

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Explosion rocks Shell gas plant in Bayelsa

Multiple explosions were on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, reported at the gas processing plant operated by the Shell Petroleum...
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Presidency meeting on lithium a repeat of same mistakes of oil extraction – Groups

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) and the Neighborhood Environment Watch (NEW) Foundation have expressed worry over the noticeable absence...

Environmental justice groups sound alarm over risks of South Africa’s offshore oil and gas project

The Green Connection and Natural Justice on Friday, May 10, 2024, submitted comments on the revised Environmental Impact Assessment report...

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Explosion rocks Shell gas plant in Bayelsa

Multiple explosions were on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, reported...

Presidency meeting on lithium a repeat of same mistakes of oil extraction – Groups

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) and the Neighborhood Environment...
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