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COVID-19: WHO backs mask-wearing on long flights amid U.S. spread of Omicron variant

World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, advised that countries should consider recommending passengers wear masks on long haul flights. WHO said this...

Egypt, US announce over $150m to aid Africa’s adaptation to climate change

At launch events held on Friday, November 11, 2022, at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, a major package of support of over $150 million...

Wildfires prompt evacuations in Turkey, US

Rescue workers evacuated a total of 1,025 people to safety from homes and hotels as a wildfire raged in the southern Turkish province of...

US formally indicates intention to quit Paris climate deal

The US on Friday, August 4, 2017 issued its first written notification that the country intends to withdraw from the 2015 Paris Agreement climate...

US mayors commit to 100% renewable energy by 2035

Over 250 US mayors have committed to procure 100% renewable energy for their cities by 2035, thereby providing a significant boost to climate action. Interest...

Study clarifies how US cities, states can engage in climate action

President Donald Trump's stand notwithstanding, U.S. cities and states are increasingly seeking ways to play an active role in international climate change efforts. In...

Withdrawal from Paris Agreement: An overview

The announcement by the President of the United States in June 2017 that the US would withdraw from the Paris Climate Change Agreement appears to...

Faith groups ask Trump to reconsider Paris accord pull-out

Faith-based organisations have called on U.S. President Donald Trump to give a second thought to his decision to pull the country out of the...

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Envirium, ASITY partner to rescue Madagascar coastal environment

Envirium Life Sciences is collaborating with ASITY Madagascar (a BirdLife partner) for the preservation of the biodiversity, the mangrove...
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How we invested $8bn to support Africa’s recovery from climate-related challenges – AfDB

The African Development Bank Group remained resilient in the face of the unprecedented global economic challenges in 2022, investing...

Climate change: Implementation of Nigeria’s NDCs to gulp $543bn

The projected cost of implementing Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) within the next seven years is in the region...

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Envirium, ASITY partner to rescue Madagascar coastal environment

Envirium Life Sciences is collaborating with ASITY Madagascar (a...

How we invested $8bn to support Africa’s recovery from climate-related challenges – AfDB

The African Development Bank Group remained resilient in the...