NEWS

FAO chief calls for political will, renew commitment to transform agrifood systems
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu on Friday 17 February 2023
HEALTH

WHO certifies Azerbaijan, Tajikistan as malaria-free
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Azerbaijan and Tajikistan for achieving elimination of malaria in their territories. The certification
ENERGY

Stakeholders to provide solar mini-grid electricity to address pipeline vandalism
Stakeholders have expressed commitment to provide Solar Mini-Grid Electricity to some communities without electricity in the Niger Delta to tackle
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH

Minister laments poor energy performance standards on ACs utilised in Nigeria
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), Dr Adeleke Mamora, has lamented that Air conditioners (ACs) utilised in the
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

Adaptation Fund Board approves implementation plan for new 5-year strategy, greenlights $74m in new projects
The Adaptation Fund Board approved the implementation plan for the Fund’s new 5-year strategy as well as set a resource
SDG's

Lagos promotes use of clean, sustainable energy
The Lagos State Government on Saturday 22 January 2023 promoted the “Sanwo Switch To Gas (SS2G)” initiative among residents on

UN Investment Fair: Nearly $600m of investments pitched to accelerate progress towards SDGs
NATURE

Flooding: Bayelsa Community applauds FG for reclaiming land
The people of Emadike community, Ogbia Local Government Area (LGA) of Bayelsa has commended the Federal Government’s intervention in reclaiming
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