NEWS

Policy key to attracting investments into WASH Sector in Lagos State- WaterAid, other experts
International not-for-profit, WaterAid has underscored the importance of having a strong water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) policy, as a critical
HEALTH

New Minamata Convention amendment will protect children from amalgam use
The Children’s Amendment to the amalgam reduction requirement of the Minamata Convention enters into force on Friday, 24 June 2022.
ENERGY

COVID-19 slows progress towards Universal Energy Access -Report
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a key factor in slowing progress toward universal energy access. Globally, 733 million people still

New report reveals how world’s biggest banks continued to pour billions into fossil fuel expansion
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH

UNIDO, MAN commit to Resource Efficiency, Cleaner Production project
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Global Environmental Facilities (GEF) and Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), have collaborated for
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
Shareholders urge Japanese companies to take urgent climate action
Shareholders representing $22 billion USD (3 trillion yen) investment in these corporations have put four of Japan’s largest companies in
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

Mercury and the post-2020 global biodiversity framework
The Secretariat of the Minamata Convention on Mercury took part in the latest meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on

International Day for Biological Adversity: UN chief calls for protection of biodiversity
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