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Experts raise awareness on dangers of pollutants in plastics

Environmental experts have raised concerns on the dangers of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in plastics in the country. They said this at a programme on...

UN bodies reiterate need to protect forests

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), and The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, reiterated the need to protect forests to...

Expert panel finds questions on solar radiation modification, no quick answers to climate crisis

Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) – a speculative group of technologies to cool the Earth is being explored as climate action lags – requires far...

UNEP renews call for release of environmental conservationists imprisoned in Iran

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has renewed its appeal for the release of Niloufar Bayani and eight other environmental conversationists imprisoned in Iran. Bayani...

World Environment Day 2023 to focus on solutions to plastic pollution

Côte d’Ivoire will host World Environment Day 2023 on June 5 with the theme of solutions to plastic pollution, UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and Côte d’Ivoire...

Doubling investments in nature key to planetary health – UNEP

UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said doubling investments in nature protection could provide a long-term cure to a host of crises facing the planet including...

Sustainable food cold chains reduce waste, fight climate change – UN report

Two UN agencies say greater investment in sustainable food cold chains is needed to reduce hunger, provide livelihoods to communities, and adapt to climate...

Biosecurity threats cost Africa over $420bn, says UNEP

Deputy Regional Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Dr Richard Munang, has said that biosecurity threats cost Africa over $420 billion. Munang disclosed...

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Use taxes to achieve renewable energy, CSO tasks govt

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged the Federal Government to leverage the nation’s tax system to...
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Lagos marks 39 buildings for demolition over encroachment

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has marked 39 buildings in Eti-Osa Local Government Area for demolition over encroachment on...

Gates Foundation to spend $200bn over next 20 years to improve lives

On the occasion of its 25th year, the Gates Foundation on Thursday, May 8, 2025, made a new commitment...

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Use taxes to achieve renewable energy, CSO tasks govt

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged...

Lagos marks 39 buildings for demolition over encroachment

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has marked 39 buildings...
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