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UNCCD highlights ecosystem restoration at Munich forum

As global leaders convene at the Munich Security Conference 2025 (MSC 2025) to address pressing security challenges, land restoration is emerging as a crucial strategy for...

Three-quarters of Earth’s land became permanently drier in last three decades – UN

Even as dramatic water-related disasters such as floods and storms intensified in some parts of the world, more than three-quarters of Earth’s land became...

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...

UN chief urges leaders to step up desertification convention implementation

UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has appealed to world leaders to step up the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) to...

Sustainable sources of energy can help reverse desertification – UNCCD official

Executive Secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Mr Ibrahim Thiaw, says sustainable energy sources, including solar and wind power, can help...

Saudi Arabia joins International Drought Resilience Alliance

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the latest country to formally join the International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA), the global coalition mobilising political, technical,...

2024 Desertification and Drought Day focuses on future of land stewardship

The 2024 Desertification and Drought Day, observed on June 17, will focus on the future of land stewardship. It is believed that every second,...

Germany, Saudi Arabia to host 2024 desertification day, conference

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) have signed an agreement paving the way for the 16th...

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What Russia’s energy push in Africa means for continent’s future

Russia has increasingly focused on bolstering its energy partnerships with African nations, signaling a broader strategy to boost its...
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Lagos generates 13,000 tonnes of waste daily

Lagos State generates an average of 13,000 tonnes of waste daily, the state waste management agency has said. Dr Muyiwa...

Transforming urban services for women’s empowerment

Access to essential urban services – such as water, sanitation, transport, energy, and waste management – is more than...

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What Russia’s energy push in Africa means for continent’s future

Russia has increasingly focused on bolstering its energy partnerships...

Lagos generates 13,000 tonnes of waste daily

Lagos State generates an average of 13,000 tonnes of...