© Unsplash/Florian Berger: Africa faces “urgent and escalating realities” of climate change such as persistent drought and deadly flooding, warned Celeste Saulo, head of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which supports adaptation efforts. By Juliette Maigné Devastating floods in South…
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Forest Stewardship Council, Congo Basin celebrates EGG Forest Management Certification
This certification underscores EGG’s strong commitment to sustainable forestry practices and further reinforces the growing and crucial movement towards responsible forest management within the Congo Basin The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Congo Basin office is delighted to announce that…
Lagos Taskforce Arrests 52 Suspects During Clean-Up Exercise On Lagos Island
In a determined effort to rid the metropolis of environmental infractions, criminal elements and enhance public safety, the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit carried out a routine enforcement and clean-up operation in the early hours of Saturday,…
Over 165 Defaulters Arrested For Open Defecation In Lagos – LAGESC
In line with positive remarks made by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab at the Y2025 Ministerial Press Briefing applauding the operational efficiency of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) popularly known as KAI, the Corps…
NGO Provides Borehole to Ebonyi Community, Transforming Lives
In a significant move to address the critical water needs of a rural community, the Neighbourhood Environment Watch Foundation (NEW Foundation) has drilled a borehole in Ohatekwe Edda, located in Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The intervention, carried…
Berlin’s Beloved Fat Mary Oak Tree Under Strain From Drought
Berlin’s oldest tree, the English oak known as Dicke Marie, or Fat Mary, is showing visible signs of drought stress, particularly in its crown, forestry officials warn. The tree stands in the northern district of Tegel and is estimated to…
Ecological Justice and Resilience: Unpacking Capitalism and Colonial Legacies at HOMEF’s School of Ecology
By Homef There is a swath of current statistics that reveal appalling levels of environmental degradation and climate vulnerability across nations, especially in Global South regions. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), one such statistic, up to “3.6…
Lagos Targets 6GW Power Boost By 2028, 38M Tonnes Carbon Emissions Cut — Ogunleye Declares State Open for Business
Against the backdrop of the opening ceremony on Day 1 of the ongoing Lagos Energy Summit 2025, a wave of bold declarations, sobering data, and transformative ambitions were unveiled — positioning Lagos as not only Nigeria’s commercial capital but also…
National Police Day 2025: FCT Command Hosts Community Outreach and Clean-Up Exercise
The FCT Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, Ajao S. Adewale, has commenced activities to commemorate National Police Day 2025 with a three-day Community Outreach from April 3rd to 5th, 2025. This year’s theme, “Say NO to…
