NEWS

Right of way restoration: Lagos extends removal notice to owners of structures on Ikota river setback
The Lagos State Government on Thursday issued an extended vacation notice to remove valuables to all residents and owners of

Unsustainable fashion and textiles in focus for International Day of Zero Waste 2025
HEALTH

WHO report highlights underlying causes of ill health, life expectancy
A global report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that the underlying causes of ill health often stem

Eight Southern African countries launch $35m climate-resilient health initiative with WHO support

Countries are already experiencing significant health system disruptions – WHO
ENERGY

Activists express concern over Kenya commercial bank support for EACOP, condemn arrest of 11 activists
Activists from the #StopEACOP coalition in Tanzania delivered a letter to the Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Dar es Salaam offices

African civil society urges Oman against EACOP support as East Africa Trade Expo kicks off
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH

Multilateral Environmental Agreements heads dialogue to leverage GEF’s catalytic financing to accelerate implementation of treaties
In a step toward integrated global environmental action, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) hosted the first Global Environmental Facility and

NEMA seeks adoption of disaster risk financing mechanism to support early recovery, business continuity
WASTE MANAGEMENT

SRADeV Nigeria laments Nigeria’s decision to import non-hazardous waste from EU
Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADeV Nigeria) strongly condemns Nigeria’s decision to apply for the importation of so-called
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

WMO issues guidelines on verification of hydrological forecasts
Hydrological forecasters are on the frontlines of water management, disaster preparedness and risk reduction. The accuracy and reliability of these
SDG's

NiMet partners CARE to promote sustainable development in Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere In Nigeria (CARE), have signed a memorandum

Bluewater, ANOC launch 4-year partnership to deliver sustainable drinking water solutions globally
NATURE

Colombia to host Desertification and Drought Day 2025
The Republic of Colombia will host this year’s global observance of Desertification and Drought Day on 17 June, highlighting the

2025 Desertification and Drought Day to focus on accelerating progress to restore degraded land
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
- Women miners want strict compliance to EIA by mining coys
- Single use plastic: Lagos to commence enforcement of ban soon
- NESREA tasks plastic sector on extended producer responsibility