NEWS

Floods: Hydrological agency advises Nigerians to prepare, move to higher grounds
The Director-General, Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Mr Clement Nze, has called on Nigerians living in flood-prone areas to be

FAO chief calls for political will, renew commitment to transform agrifood systems
HEALTH

Stakeholders call for urgent action to end dental amalgam use in Nigeria
Ahead of the fast approaching September 28, 2023 date that Children’s Amendment under the Minamata Convention on mercury will enter
ENERGY

Africa Day: Climate activists call for removal of barriers to renewable energy
As Africa celebrates Africa Day on May 25, 350Africa.org has unveiled the findings of research that reflects on the barriers
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH

Africa region galvanizes efforts to end mercury lighting
The Zero Mercury Working Group and the Clean Lighting Coalition have commended the Africa Region for proposing an amendment to
WASTE MANAGEMENT

First International Day of Zero Waste bolsters actions to address global pollution crisis
In response to the worsening impacts of waste on human health, the economy and the environment, the world on Thursday
SCIENCE
- 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
- 2017 was hottest year on record for world’s oceans-study
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

World Meteorological Congress approves Global Greenhouse Gas Watch
In a landmark decision, the World Meteorological Congress has approved a new greenhouse gas monitoring initiative to support urgent action
SDG's

Amid multiple global crises, risk of prolonged period of low growth looms large, UN report warns
Prospects for a robust global economic recovery remain dim amid stubborn inflation, rising interest rates and heightened uncertainties. Instead, the

UN Chief calls for fundamental shift to put world back on track to achieving the SDGs

Youth leaders gather at UN for ECOSOC Youth Forum to accelerate COVID-19 recovery, SDG Implementation
NATURE

New study reveals mercury pollution’s ripple effects on biodiversity, others
On the occasion of the 2023 International Day for Biodiversity, a new study sheds light on the profound socio-economic consequences
VIEW POINT

Simon Stiell: 2023 must be a pivot point for the Energy Transition
Remarks by UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell to the Oslo Energy Forum (14 February 2022) Friends, Colleagues, Thank you for
POLLUTION
- UNEP, EIB join forces to reduce pollution in the marine, coastal environment
- FG, UNIDO, Japan sign MoU on sustainable plastic value chain
- UNEP sounds the alarm on air quality in the Kyrgyz capital