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Experts seek more synergy with govt in tackling flood, drought

The Nigeria Association of Hydrological Sciences (NAHS) has sought for more collaboration with the Federal Government in tackling flood and drought in order to...

Report showcases women-led solutions for building drought resilience

Women and girls are not only experiencing greater hardships but are also demonstrating remarkable leadership in the face of drought, finds the new report...

GWP seeks urgent action on water management amid severe global flooding, droughts, fires

The Global Water Partnership (GWP) has expressed deep concern over the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events worldwide, exacerbated by climate change...

Sudan, Chad hit by flooding, while Lesotho impacted by drought: UN

A UN spokesman on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, said flooding has affected Sudan and Chad, while drought has affected Lesotho, another African country. Stephane Dujarric,...

ARC Group makes $32m climate insurance payouts to assist drought affected Zimbabweans

The Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe has received an insurance payout of $16.8 million following its participation in the African Risk Capacity (ARC)...

World Environment Day: A call for commitment to address desertification, drought – NEST

In a message from the Nigerian Environmental Study/Action Team (NEST) Secretariat to commemorate the 2024 World Environment Day themed “Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought”,...

Zambian president seeks solution to southern Africa drought

Zambian President, Hakainde Hichilema, has called on southern African countries to use their resources to help countries affected by drought in the region. Hichilema made...

SADC leaders launch $5.5bn appeal for drought, flood relief

Southern African leaders launched a $5.5 billion humanitarian appeal on Saturday, May 18, 2024, to assist over 61 million people affected by drought and...

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Govt moves against indiscriminate disposal of battery waste

The Federal Government is taking steps to stop indiscriminate disposal of battery waste, spurring the enforcement of  the Extended...
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COP29: Unplanned urban development poses threats to biodiversity – UN official

The Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Ms. Anaclaudia Rossbach, has warned that rapid and unplanned urban development pose threats to...

Why we’re campaigning for total ban on GMOs in Nigeria – Stakeholders

A team of Nigerian food systems stakeholders comprising scientists, farmers and civil society operatives has taken up a campaign...

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