NEWS

IFAD distributes inputs to Taraba wet season rice, cassava farmers
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) on Friday 15 July 2022 began the distribution

Policy key to attracting investments into WASH Sector in Lagos State- WaterAid, other experts
HEALTH

World Alliance establishes Arab Center for Environmental Health to promote mercury-free dentistry
The World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry together with Land and Human to Advocate Progress (LHAP), has created the Arab Center
ENERGY

Global energy crisis: UN chief wants support to most vulnerable, transition to renewables
As the war in Ukraine continues to rage, skyrocketing energy prices are compounding an existential cost-of-living crisis for hundreds of
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH

Negotiation of Global Biodiversity Agreement to resume in Montreal
A special three-day meeting to advance an ambitious Global Biodiversity Framework agreement to bend the curve on nature loss will

Seven developing countries take another important step in the race to Net Zero
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

Govt restates commitment to net-zero carbon emission
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment towards ensuring to net-zero in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment,
SDG's

New report exposes dangers of fossil fuel to sustainable development goals
As the UN commemorates 50 years since the first international summit on the environment, a new report exposes the critical

SDG Voluntary Local Reviews can help communities embed inclusivity in their COVID19 recovery
NATURE

Govt, World Bank commit to project implementation in coastal communities
The Federal Government and World Bank have reiterated commitment to implement West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA) Management Programme, to improve
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