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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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How the shipping sector could save on energy costs

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Conservation in East Africa: Rangers enlightened on monitoring illegal killing of elephants

The Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants Programme of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild...

Govt revokes houses of defaulting National Housing Programme subscribers

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced the revocation of the offer of provisional allocation of...

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