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State of Climate in Africa: With devastating floods and droughts, 2024 was continent’s warmest

The year 2024 was the warmest or second-warmest year on record for Africa along with devastating floods, droughts and marine heat waves, according to...

UNESCO, WMO launch International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025

UNESCO and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) have officially launched the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation, marking a crucial milestone in global efforts to...

WMO to support Nigeria’s climate resilience efforts – Keyamo

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, pledged to provide technical support to Nigeria in addressing climate change challenges. Minister of Aviation...

WMO confirms 2023 as warmest year on record ‘by huge margin’

With the annual average global temperature fast approaching the critical threshold of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, 2023 officially smashed the global temperature record, the...

Climate change undermining SDG target – Report

A new multi-agency report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on Thursday, September 14, 2023, revealed that climate change is undermining the global...

Earth experienced hottest three-month period on record – WMO

The past three months have been the hottest ever recorded on Earth, according to the United Nation’s World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). The UN agency, citing data...

Africa suffers disproportionately from climate change – Report

Africa is responsible for only a fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions but is suffering disproportionately from climate change. This is harming food security,...

WMO warns of dangers of sustained high night-time temperatures

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has issued a warning on dangers of consistently high night-time temperatures as parts of Europe deal with unprecedented heat-wave. The organisation’s...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...

Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions...

Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have...