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Pollution

South Africa must tackle crude legacy of environmental racism, toxic exposure – UN expert

South Africa must redouble its efforts to tackle the crude legacy of pre-1994 environmental racism, including the abhorrent practice of intentionally situating landfills and...

Michael Simire - August 11, 2023

Human Welfare

UN Rapporteur seeks input on Covid-19 impacts on Indigenous Peoples’ rights

UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Francisco Cali Tzay, on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 launched what looks like his first formal...

Michael Simire - May 14, 2020

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Climate ChangeDecember 21, 2024

Climate Action 2024: The year in review

As the world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, 2024 has marked a significant juncture in...

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Sustainable DevptDecember 20, 2024

Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index: Sweden tops as Nigeria ranks 145

Nigeria – Africa’s most populous nation – ranks 145 on the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2024 released on Friday,...

Climate ChangeDecember 20, 2024

New material could capture millions of tonnes of atmospheric carbon

A new material being developed by Teesside University academics could play a major role in reducing carbon in the...

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Climate ChangeDecember 21, 2024

Climate Action 2024: The year in review

As the world continues to grapple with the effects...

Sustainable DevptDecember 20, 2024

Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index: Sweden tops as Nigeria ranks 145

Nigeria – Africa’s most populous nation – ranks 145...