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…

International Zero Waste Day: LAWMA Restates Commitment to Dirt-free Lagos State

…says every Lagosian must play their role The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reiterated its commitment to achieving zero waste in Lagos State, aligning with global efforts at minimising waste generation and maximising resource recovery. Commenting on the International…

LAWMA Intensifies Enforcement; Expands Recycling Initiatives for Effective Waste Management

…says “No tolerance for environmental infractions” The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reinforced its commitment to tackling indiscriminate waste disposal across the state, adopting a two-pronged approach of strict enforcement and innovative waste management solutions. The agency has vowed…

We Are Committed To A Comprehensive Multi Sectoral Approach To Ensure A Clean, Resilient And Livable City – LASG

…As HC Env. dispels viral insinuation that the State is smelling…Affirms that Lagos is evolving as a Megacity The Lagos State Government on Sunday stated that it is committed to a comprehensive, multi sectoral approach to ensure a clean, resilient…

Faster Climate Funding to Protect Water Resources – A Call for Action on World Water Day

By Snorre Westgaard World Water Day reminds us that climate change threatens one of humanity’s most vital resources: water. Across the Global South, particularly in Africa, communities are grappling with increasing water insecurity. At Humana People to People (HPP), we…

Asharami Energy Becomes First Nigerian Indigenous Operator to Join UNEP-Led Oil and Gas Methane Partnership

…To Collaborate On Emissions Reduction and Environmental Sustainability Asharami Energy, a Sahara Group Upstream company, has joined the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP)-led Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0, in its bid to contribute to the global efforts geared…

CSOs Expose Nigeria’s Role in Waste Colonialism as EU Turns Africa into a Dumping Ground

Civil society organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria have strongly condemned the federal government’s bid to import non-hazardous waste from the European Union (EU), warning that such a move could exacerbate the country’s waste management crisis. The protest comes after Nigeria and…

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