NEWS

African Ministers commit to transforming the continent’s transport, energy Sectors in landmark Zanzibar Declaration
A meeting of African ministers in charge of transport and energy held from12-15 September on the theme, “Accelerating Infrastructure to
HEALTH

Stakeholders seek stand-alone Sanitation and Hygiene Policy
Stakeholders in the water, environment and health sector have called for a standard stand-alone Sanitation and Hygiene Policy to address
ENERGY

Denmark pledges support for Nigeria’s renewable energy sector
The Ambassador of Denmark to Nigeria, Mr Sune Krogstrup, has pledged his country’s readiness to invest more and support Nigeria’s
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH

UN agencies, IFRC kick-start major initiative towards realizing Early Warnings for All
At the UN Climate Ambition Summit on Wednesday 20 September 2023 in New York, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) announced
WASTE MANAGEMENT

World Clean-up Day: Lagos urges residents to imbibe culture of consistent environmental clean-up
The Lagos State Government over the weekend joined the Global community in commemorating 2023 World Clean Up Day, urging every
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
- 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

Christopher Kemper named new UNEP Advocate for Partnerships
Entrepreneur and climate advocate Christopher (Chris) Kemper was on Tuesday 19 September 2023 designated the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Advocate
SDG's

SDG Summit: World leaders agree to take immediate action to unlock more, better financing for developing countries
Gathering at the SDG Summit on 18 to 19 September, world leaders agreed on Monday 18 September 2023 to urgently

Ahead of SDG Summit in September, countries commit to scaling up action to deliver on the SDGs
NATURE

Group sets agenda for new Lagos Waterfront Commissioner
The Joint Action for Good Governance (JAGG), has urged the newly inaugurated Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront, Mr Dayo Bush-Alebiosu,

FAO welcomes EU contribution of €25m to advance wildlife conservation, food security

NATOP advises FG to intensify efforts on environmental conservation to boost tourism
VIEW POINT

Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Resilience in the Amazon: Bridging traditional wisdom and modern technology
Verónica Gálmez Márquez, Deputy Director of the Division of Mitigation and Adaptation, Green Climate Fund writes on bridging traditional wisdom
POLLUTION
- CSOs urge FG to implement global plastic treaty, curb pollution
- UNEP, EIB join forces to reduce pollution in the marine, coastal environment
- FG, UNIDO, Japan sign MoU on sustainable plastic value chain