Tag:United States (US)

Health

Withdrawal of U.S. from WHO could affect Nigeria’s health sector – Stakeholders

Health experts and stakeholders in Nigeria have warned that the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) could significantly affect Nigeria’s health...

Michael Simire - January 22, 2025

Conservation

U.S., Indonesia in $35m debt-for-nature swap deal

Conservation International announced on January 15, 2025, that the debt-for-nature swap between the United States of America, the Republic of Indonesia and several non-governmental...

Michael Simire - January 21, 2025

Health

WHO regrets U.S. decision to withdraw from organisation

Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, said the organisation regretted the decision of the United States to withdraw from...

Michael Simire - January 21, 2025

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Reactions as Trump pulls US out of Paris Agreement, WHO

On Monday, January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn into office for a second term as the President of the United States. The Trump administration...

Michael Simire - January 21, 2025

Climate Change

How Jimmy Carter’s environmental legacy set foundation for today’s climate action

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died at his home in Plains, Ga., on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. He was 100. Carter's interest...

Michael Simire - December 30, 2024

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Scepticism as Biden announces new US climate targets

Climate experts say a new emissions reduction target announced by US President Joe Biden's administration falls short of cuts that would be needed to...

Michael Simire - December 19, 2024

Sustainable Devpt

US carbon credit fraud case implicates company with Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia projects

In a significant development in the carbon credit industry, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed charges against two individuals involved in...

Michael Simire - October 10, 2024

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