Tag:United Kingdom (UK)

Climate Change

UK may unveil tougher emissions targets at COP29 climate summit

The UK government is considering making further commitments on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, likely to be announced at the UN climate summit this year...

Michael Simire - August 30, 2024

Cover

UK heat-related deaths to soar with 3 degrees celsius warming

The number of heat-related deaths in the UK is predicted to increase more than six-fold by the end of the century if the world...

Michael Simire - August 22, 2024

Climate Change

UK ready to partner with Azerbaijan to drive forward clean growth technologies ahead of COP29

The UK is ready to partner with Azerbaijan to drive forward clean growth technologies ahead of the 29th session of the Conference of the...

Michael Simire - August 8, 2024

Climate Change

Earthshot Prize: UK champions environmental innovation in Nigeria

The UK Government is championing environmental innovation in Nigeria through the prestigious “The Earthshot Prize”. Speaking at a reception to host the Earthshot delegation in Abuja,...

Michael Simire - July 25, 2024

Climate Change

UK off track for Net Zero, say country’s climate advisors

The Climate Change Committee in the United Kingdom (UK) has published its 2024 Progress Report to Parliament. Its assessment is that only a third...

Michael Simire - July 23, 2024

Water & Sanitation

UK research outcomes on water privatisation should be eye opener to Lagos – RDI

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has urged the Lagos State Government and other states in Nigeria to learn from failed water privatisation in the...

Michael Simire - May 20, 2024

Health