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REDD+: Strengthening forests and food security

Friday, March 21, 2025, is International Day of Forests, with a focus on the crucial link between forests and food security, as over five...

George Ilebo: Protecting our forests is key for a sustainable future

Every year, the world celebrates International Day of Forests (IDF) on March 21, to raise awareness of these critical ecosystems. Forests are home to...

Kwara orders temporary closure of forests for regeneration

Kwara State Government has directed the temporary closure of forests in the state in order to facilitate the natural regeneration of the forests which...

Turning forests into economic hubs for national security

Forests play a vital role in sustaining ecosystems, supporting livelihoods, and combating climate change. However, their economic and security significance is often underappreciated. Globally, the forestry...

Climate-smart farming boosts forests, food security in Madagascar

In Madagascar - one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries - a devastating drought, punctuated by intense cyclones, has pushed more than a million people into hunger. As extreme weather...

2024: A year of hope and hardship for the world’s forests

In 2024, forests saw progress in conservation but faced persistent threats from climate change and deforestation, writes Robert Nasi, Director General of the Centre...

World Bank to support Nigeria in turning forests to economic hubs

The World Bank has pledged to support the Federal Government in turning Nigerian forests to economic hubs. Malam Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Environment, disclosed this...

Forests reduce health risks, new global report confirms

The global scientific evidence of the multiple types of benefits that forests, trees and green spaces have on human health has now been assessed...

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Ojulari takes over from Kyari, pledges to consolidate on predecessor’s achievements

The new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bayo Ojulari, has officially...
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Imo lawmakers advocate flood prevention measures

The Imo State House of Assembly on Thursday, April 3, 2025, urged relevant government agencies to take proactive measures...

Tropical forests struggling to keep pace with climate change – Researcher

Tropical forests in the Americas are struggling to keep pace with climate change, sparking concerns about their long-term survival,...

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Ojulari takes over from Kyari, pledges to consolidate on predecessor’s achievements

The new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian...

Imo lawmakers advocate flood prevention measures

The Imo State House of Assembly on Thursday, April...