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World Migratory Bird Day: Inspiring global chorus for birds and nature

People all over the world are on Saturday, May 8, 2021 celebrating the World Migratory Bird Day, a global campaign which aims to raise awareness...

Report describes plastic pollution an environmental injustice to vulnerable communities

Plastic pollution disproportionately affects marginalised communities and communities living in close proximity to plastic production and waste sites, constituting an environmental injustice, according to...

Harmful chemicals found in 25% of children’s toys, UNEP study finds

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has published a report that finds 25% of children’s toys contain harmful chemicals. Chemical additives are used in plastic toys...

UNEA-5 opens with adoption of three decisions

The permanent representatives to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) reached agreement on three decisions regarding the future of UNEP’s work on Wednesday, February 17,...

Most sub-Saharan African countries lack access to hand washing facilities, says report

More than half of the population in 34 out of 38 sub-Saharan African nations lacks access to basic hand washing facilities, the inaugural Sanitation...

Africa must invest in innovative sanitation, wastewater management – Report

The African Development Bank (AfDB), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and GRID-Arendal have released the inaugural Sanitation and Wastewater Atlas of Africa, a tool...

Courts emerge new frontier in battle against climate change

People, including children and indigenous communities, are increasingly turning to the courts to compel governments and businesses to respect and accelerate commitments on climate...

UN report lists ways to minimise adverse impacts of pesticides, fertilisers

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has published a report on the environmental and health impacts of pesticides and fertilisers and ways to minimise those...

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Climate change secretariat to engage in mangrove restoration

The National Council on Climate Change Secretariat (NCCCS) says plans are underway to engage in mangrove restoration for climate...
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Zungeru power plant: Govt promises adequate compensation for displaced communities

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to fulfilling its obligations to the payment of full compensation to communities...

Climate fee on food could cut greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture – Study

Greenhouse gas emissions in German agriculture could be significantly reduced in a socially equitable way through a climate fee...

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Climate change secretariat to engage in mangrove restoration

The National Council on Climate Change Secretariat (NCCCS) says...

Zungeru power plant: Govt promises adequate compensation for displaced communities

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to fulfilling...
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