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Losing forest carbon stocks could put climate goals out of reach – Study

In the past, intact forests absorbed 7.8 billion tonnes of CO₂ annually – about a fifth of all human emissions – but their carbon...

Africa requires $200bn yearly for energy, climate goals – NLNG

Managing Director of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Ltd., Mr. Philip Mshelbila, says Africa’s energy sector needs over $200 billion in annual investments to...

Voluntary carbon markets at COP29: A double-edged sword for Africa’s climate goals

At COP29, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement commanded significant attention, as nations grappled with refining mechanisms to operationalise global carbon markets. These markets,...

Peatlands degrading in 177 countries, putting climate goals at risk

Some 177 out of 193 UN Member States have peatlands – critical carbon sinks and biodiversity hotspots, yet agriculture, urbanisation, deforestation, and industrial activities...

IMF chief hails China’s commitment to climate goals

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, hailed China’s efforts in pursuing its climate goals, highlighting the country’s...

Chukwumerije Okereke: Role of Parliament in driving Nigeria’s long-term climate goals

Between 23 and 27 March, the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) was held in Geneva, Switzerland. The IPU, founded in 1889, is...

World losing race to meet climate goals, says COP28 president

The world is losing the race to meet its climate change goals, the president designate of the upcoming COP28 summit, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber,...

New mechanism provides key tool for countries to meet climate goals

The full operationalisation of the “Article 6.4 mechanism”, as established in the Paris Agreement, is key to help countries unlock the goals set out...

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Filming Gabon’s forgotten bonds with Elephants, Lions

Kristina Obame, Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI) friend of the month for April 2025, is a bilingual Gabonese writer/producer currently...
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‘A major breakthrough’ – Cautious optimism greets Xi Jinping’s China climate action pledge

In a pivotal announcement at the Leaders Meeting on Climate and the Just Transition that held virtually ahead of the COP30...

U.S. urges Japan, South Korea to commit to $44bn Alaska gas project

Officials in the United States are urging Japan and South Korea to make a formal commitment within the next...

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Filming Gabon’s forgotten bonds with Elephants, Lions

Kristina Obame, Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI) friend of the...

‘A major breakthrough’ – Cautious optimism greets Xi Jinping’s China climate action pledge

In a pivotal announcement at the Leaders Meeting on Climate...