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Ban Ki-moon hails US, China’s resolve to endorse Paris Agreement

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, has commended Thursday’s Joint Presidential Statement on climate change by the leaders of the People’s Republic of China...

Fatma Samoura takes up position as new UN boss in Nigeria

Newly appointed Resident Representative for UNDP in Nigeria (who will also serve as UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator) has taken up her position in Abuja. Before coming to Nigeria, Ms....

Japan kills 300 whales in defiance of UN verdict

More than 300 whales including 200 pregnant females have been slaughtered in Japan's latest whaling mission in the Southern Ocean. Japan confirmed the kill as...

UN climate campaign to make Angry Birds happy

The United Nations encourages young people to take action on climate change and make the Angry Birds happy on the International Day of Happiness The United...

Ban Ki-moon formally invites world leaders to sign Paris Agreement

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has officially invited all world leaders to a signing ceremony on 22 April for the historic climate agreement that...

AR5 Synthesis Report now available in six languages

The Synthesis Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and...

UN to decorate Wapichan community for defending land, forests

The Wapichan people in Guyana, South America, have received the prestigious Equator Prize from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in recognition of their prolonged efforts...

146 nations submit climate action plans to UN

A total of 146 countries, representing almost 87 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, have submitted their intended national climate action plans to the...

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Eco-friendly remote work practices serve as beacon of hope for sustainability in Nigeria

Remote workers can have a 54% lower carbon footprint when compared to onsite workers, highlights a study by Cornell...
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‘Not just a joke, but an insult’ – Activists slam latest NCQG draft text at COP29

A new streamlined draft text was published on Friday, November 22, 2024, at COP29 for the new climate finance...

Stakeholders preach inclusivity as LUDI unveils winners of 2024 Greening Lagos Competition

The Lagos Urban Development Initiative (LUDI) has announced Daniel Anyanonu, Nicole Rapu and Emmanuel Chiemeka as winners of the...

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Eco-friendly remote work practices serve as beacon of hope for sustainability in Nigeria

Remote workers can have a 54% lower carbon footprint...

‘Not just a joke, but an insult’ – Activists slam latest NCQG draft text at COP29

A new streamlined draft text was published on Friday,...
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