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Climate disasters: UN to prioritise early warning systems by 2027

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says the UN will prioritise early warning systems against climate disasters globally by 2027. Dr Benard Gomez, the representative of...

UN partners with global visual arts sector to increase climate action

UN Climate Change announced on Friday, April 19, 2024, that the global Art Charter for Climate Action (ACCA) will join its efforts to unite...

UN urges women’s participation to boost climate resilience in Africa

The dream of a green, resilient, and inclusive future for Africa is within reach once governments harness the ingenuity of grassroots women and girls...

UN raises alarm over famine in Sudan

UN humanitarians in Sudan on Friday, April 12, 2024, issued a fresh alert about pervasive food insecurity and looming famine in the country. After nearly...

UN report calls for trillions more in development investment to rescue SDGs

A new UN report on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, says financing challenges are at the heart of the world’s sustainable development crisis – as...

UN pledges support after Zimbabwe declared drought a disaster

The United Nations has pledged to assist Zimbabwe in mobilising resources to address the El Nino-induced drought crisis. This commitment follows President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s declaration...

World squanders over 1 billion meals a day – UN report

Households across all continents wasted over 1 billion meals a day in 2022, while 783 million people were affected by hunger and a third...

Water crises threaten world peace, says UN report

The United Nations World Water Development Report 2024, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, highlights that tensions over water are exacerbating conflicts worldwide....

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Climate change: Lagos advocates early warning system

The Lagos State Government has advocated early warning system as a necessary environmental protection strategy against climate change effects. Dr...
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Clean energy: Govt reiterates commitment to invest in hydrogen 

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated commitment to promote hydrogen as a clean energy source, with vast potential...

Draft NCQG text lacks meaningful commitments from developed countries – PACJA

Despite acknowledging the widening financial gaps and barriers faced by developing nations, the NCQG text, says the Pan African...

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Climate change: Lagos advocates early warning system

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Clean energy: Govt reiterates commitment to invest in hydrogen 

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