NEWS
Lagos to commence re-establishment of drainage right-of-way in Apapa
The Lagos state Government over the weekend announced Monday as the commencement date for enforcement operations in Apapa to re-establish
COP28: Lagos attracts investors for waste to energy, sewage treatment plant projects
HEALTH
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Minamata Convention highlights need to address mercury-containing products
As the world prepares to observe the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21, the Minamata
ENERGY
New path to transition away from fossil fuels marred by lack of finance, loopholes
The recent COP28 commitment signed by world leaders to triple renewable energy capacity by the end of the decade was
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
Global building sector emissions still high, rising- report
Energy demand and emissions from the building and construction sector represent over a fifth of global emissions. In 2022, a
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Environment Minister seeks collaboration on plastic waste-free Nigeria
Minister of Federal Ministry of Environment Balarabe Abbas Lawal , on Thursday 25th January 2024 received on a hybrid visit,
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
- COVID-19: GEF to hold first virtual Council meeting in June 10th May 2020
- We need real and transformative climate action now- Climate Champion 5th March 2018
- We need to address climate change impact on migratory species- CMS expert 3rd March 2017
CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate action investment: GCF to commit $100m to Somalia
The Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) Executive Director, Mafalda Duarte headed the first-ever GCF delegation to Somalia, announcing an accelerated programme
SDG's
UNEA-6 advances collaborative action on triple planetary crisis
The sixth UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) concluded on Friday 1st March 2024 in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, with Member States
SDG Summit: World leaders agree to take immediate action to unlock more, better financing for developing countries
NATURE
UN Body steps up pace to implement vital carbon crediting mechanism
The United Nations Body charged with implementing a new carbon crediting mechanism under the Paris Agreement has expedited plans for
World Wetlands Day: Activists urge govt to safeguard Virunga National Park from oil exploitation
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
- Lagos bans use of styrofoam, single use-plastic
- CSOs urge FG to implement global plastic treaty, curb pollution
- UNEP, EIB join forces to reduce pollution in the marine, coastal environment