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Africa’s rural communities will be hardest hit by plastic pollution

Plastic waste in Africa is not just an urban issue, but also a rural one. Rural communities are almost always heavily dependent on natural...

Groups accuse Australia of rebranding plastic waste as refuse-derived fuel

A global environmental health network and its members in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines have criticised Australia’s exportation of plastic waste that has...

UNEA 5.2: Groups urge govts to negotiate for treaty addressing plastic pollution crisis

Philippine environmental groups working for a zero waste and toxics-free society have expressed support for a robust negotiation mandate as governments from over 190...

Plastic pollution to double by 2030 – UNEP

Plastic pollution in oceans and other bodies of water has continued to grow sharply and could more than double by 2030, according to an...

Group backs human rights-based approach to address plastic pollution crisis

EcoWaste Coalition has renewed its call on the government of the Philippines and the industry to decisively act to solve the plasticisation and toxification...

Environmentalists call for increased sensitisation on dangers of plastic pollution

An environmentalist, Mr Oladimeji Akinjobi, has called for adequate training and sensitisation of Nigerians on the dangers of plastic pollution to the environment. Akinjobi, a...

Migratory species most vulnerable to plastic pollution, says UN report

Migratory species are likely to be among the most vulnerable to plastic pollution, according to a new study released on Tuesday, August 31, 2021...

Govt urged to curb the epidemic of used nylons, plastics

Prof. Christian Madu of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has urged federal and state governments, including Nigerians, to take decisive actions on tackling...

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COP29: Stiell urges parties to step forward faster and closer to common ground

UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell, speaks during the opening plenary session (week 2) of the UN Climate...
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Oyo, firm urged to halt destruction of Ogunpa Forest Reserve

As world leaders gather for the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations...

INC-5: Why world needs an ambitious Global Plastic Pollution Treaty – WWF

Coming on the heels of lackluster performances at two major global environmental summits on nature and climate, INC-5 -...

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COP29: Stiell urges parties to step forward faster and closer to common ground

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Oyo, firm urged to halt destruction of Ogunpa Forest Reserve

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