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Amazon summit fails to set concrete targets to stop deforestation

The eight nations that share the Amazon basin have come under fire for a joint declaration agreed at their summit in Brazil. The critics were...

Deforestation: Taraba secures conviction of 46 persons

Chairman, Taskforce on implementation of ban on illegal mining and deforestation in Taraba, Brig.-Gen. Jeremiah Faransa (Retired), said it had secured conviction of 46 persons...

Deforestation: Govt issues guidelines on wood, charcoal export

The Federal Ministry of Environment on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, rolled out revised policy guidelines on the exportation of processed wood and charcoal as...

Firetrap: Deforestation, warming lock Amazon rainforest in dry grassland state

Global warming and drastic deforestation could dry out the Amazon rainforest faster and enforce the risk of keeping it downright fire trapped. A new study...

Deforestation: Adamawa bans indiscriminate cutting of trees

Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has banned indiscriminate cutting of trees for charcoal production to avert deforestation in the state. Fintiri announced the ban when...

Charcoal producers pledge to address high forests deficit in Nigeria

The National Association of Charcoal Producers, Dealers, Exporters and Afforestation of Nigeria (NACPDEAN) says it is committed to sustainable forest development that would address...

Edo inaugurates forestry commission, unveils 10-year plan to tackle deforestation

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, inaugurated the Edo State Forestry Commission with a 10-year Forest Restoration and Plantation plan...

Cross River governor-elect urged to tackle deforestation

Environmental and ecology group, We The People, has charged the governor-elect of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, to take the issue of...

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‘Libreville commitment’ adopted towards elimination of mercury-containing skin-lightening cosmetics in Africa

A high-level regional meeting in Libreville, Gabon, brought together African ministers, international experts and civil society leaders to address...
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National Adaptation Plans: Building resilience in a changing climate

National plans to adapt to the escalating impacts of climate change are a necessity for every country. Whether developed...

Australian miner supports call for Fossil Fuel Treaty to deliver Real Zero emissions target

At the World Economic Forum, the Australian mining company, Fortescue, has formally endorsed the proposal for a Fossil Fuel...

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‘Libreville commitment’ adopted towards elimination of mercury-containing skin-lightening cosmetics in Africa

A high-level regional meeting in Libreville, Gabon, brought together...

National Adaptation Plans: Building resilience in a changing climate

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