NEWS

Lagos commits to partner World Bank on energy, agriculture, others
Photo caption: Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu flanked by the Managing Director of Operations, World Bank, Annie Bjerde
HEALTH

Experts advance first effectiveness evaluation of the Minamata Convention
Photo caption : Co-chairs by Kateřina Šebková (Czech Republic) and Linroy Christian (Antigua and Barbuda) with Executive Secretary Monika Stankiewicz.

WHO launches 2026 appeal to help millions of people in health emergencies, crisis settings
ENERGY

China’s solar energy set to overtake coal- Council
Solar power is set to overtake coal in China for the first time in 2026, according to the China Electricity
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH

Endvocas, AHI partner to promote environmental sustainability in Nigerian universities
Photo caption: L-R: 3rd, Mr. Michael Simire, Executive Director of EnviroNews Advocacy and Campaigns for Sustainability (Endvocas); 4th, Ambassador Taiye
WASTE MANAGEMENT

Waste management: Lagos to acquire 500 tricycle compactors
The Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA) is to acquire 500 mobile tricycle compactors in 2026 to tackle the rising

SRADeV Nigeria laments Nigeria’s decision to import non-hazardous waste from EU
SCIENCE
- Groups inaugurate first Lagos automotive hub/museum for mass employment
- Latin American, Caribbean countries establish priorities for FAO’s work in the region
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science: UN seeks support for women in science
INTERVIEW
- Amalgam phase out: Mercury-free dentistry has come to Africa- Brown 14th October 2024
- We used methodology involving toolkits to gather data about plastic waste generation management – Prof. Onianwa 2nd May 2024
- COVID-19: GEF to hold first virtual Council meeting in June 10th May 2020
CLIMATE CHANGE

UN carbon market approves first‑ever issuance of credits under Paris Agreement
A United Nation Body has approved the first credits to be issued under the UN carbon market established by the
SDG's

FG urges stronger commitment to water, sanitation goals
The Federal Government on Tuesday said Nigeria has made progress in providing safe water and sanitation, but warned that stronger
NATURE

49% of migratory species populations conserved by the global UN treaty are declining- New report
An interim report which provides an update to the landmark State of the World’s Migratory Species (2024) warns that 49%

Every business depends on biodiversity, and every business impacts biodiversity- New IPBES report

UK hosts first IPBES meeting to agree on landmark business, biodiversity report
VIEW POINT

A family united in action under Multilateral Environmental Agreements- Inger Andersen
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Executive Director, Inger Andersen, in her speech at the ongoing sixth United Nations Environment Assembly

Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Resilience in the Amazon: Bridging traditional wisdom and modern technology
POLLUTION
- We’ll continue partnership to address oil spill in Nigeria- NOSDRA DG
- How data is helping cities counter plastic pollution- UNEP
- Women miners want strict compliance to EIA by mining coys
























