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How urbanisation drives deforestation, by study

Cities' sustainability efforts may be undermined by urban destruction of forested carbon sinks. Worldwatch Institute's “Can a City Be Sustainable?” examines the core principles of...

Family planning linked with improved environmental outcomes

A collaborative international assessment of hundreds of peer-reviewed scientific papers published since 2005 finds significant, albeit indirect, evidence that access to voluntary family planning...

Cities commit to combating emissions

Through bold climate commitments, 228 cities around the world are taking the lead on climate action Over 200 cities have set greenhouse gas reduction goals...

Cities key to liveable future, says report

Today, nearly 3.9 billion people – half of the world's population – live in urban areas. By 2050 that number is expected to nearly...

Flagship Sustainable Energy Roadmap for the Caribbean unveiled

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has received recommendations for reaching an ambitious regional target of 48% renewable energy generation by 2027. The Caribbean Sustainable Energy Roadmap...

Global consumption trends break new records

Worldwatch Institute's Vital Signs exposes latest global peaks of production and consumption, as well as associated impacts From coal to cars to coffee, consumption levels are breaking...

Sustainable development: Are corporations green or greedy?

Worldwatch Institute's State of the World 2014 explores the shifting role of corporations in the UN's global effort for sustainability As national governments flounder to resolve pressing...

Fossil fuel, renewable energy subsidies on the rise, says report

A new Worldwatch Institute report examines the rise in subsides for renewable and fossil fuel-based energy production. Total subsidies for renewable energy stood at $66...

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New report lists Indigenous Women’s response to climate, human rights crisis

As the world searches for answers to the climate crisis and the global backsliding of human rights, Indigenous Women...
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World Refugee Day: Nigeria houses 138,154 refugees in 33 states, FCT – Govt

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Friday, June 20, 2025, reiterated its commitment toward protecting and assisting all the...

Taraba champions subnational leadership at Bonn Climate Conference

At the ongoing 62nd Session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) in Bonn, Germany, Aishat A. Barde, Commissioner of...

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New report lists Indigenous Women’s response to climate, human rights crisis

As the world searches for answers to the climate...

World Refugee Day: Nigeria houses 138,154 refugees in 33 states, FCT – Govt

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Friday, June 20,...
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