NEWS

Côte d’Ivoire to host World Environment Day 2023
The government of Côte d’Ivoire will host World Environment Day 2023 on 5 June with the theme of solutions to
HEALTH

African leaders unite in pledge to end AIDS in children
Ministers and representatives from twelve African countries have committed themselves, and laid out their plans, to end AIDS in children
ENERGY

Long-term energy scenarios vital for a renewable-based future- Report
Effective climate action requires all countries to transform their energy systems, with far-reaching implications across industry, transport, buildings, agriculture and

Nigeria’s LPG production hits 5m tonnes, utilises 8% domestically – Presidential Aide
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH

WMO convenes symposium on Global Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Infrastructure
More than 250 experts from research and operational communities, space agencies, meteorological services, the ocean and climate observing communities, academia,
WASTE MANAGEMENT

Board establishes more courts for effective trial of offenders in FCT
Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) says it has established 13 extra mobile courts for mass trial of defaulters in the
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

Climate activists seek Pope’s support in calls to halt oil and gas exploration in DRC
Climate activists are deepening calls for a halt to plans for oil and gas exploration in Democratic Republic of Congo
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

World Wetlands Day 2023: “It’s time for wetland restoration”
The Minamata Convention on mercury Thursday on 2 February 2023, on the occasion of the UN international day for
VIEW POINT

How to reduce the human toll of climate crisis in Africa- Diallo
According to research and evidence collected by ARC, every one US dollar spent on early intervention through this insurance mechanism

Despite the recent pledges, rich countries still owe Africa well over $100bn for climate recovery
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