Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has emphasised the strategic importance of investment in the gas sector, saying it was pivotal for driving industrialization, job creation and improvement of the livelihood of the generality of Nigerians.…
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NCF harp on responsible conflict resolution at climate justice webinar
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has called for responsible conflict resolution at the climate justice webinar series held virtually on Thursday, 25 April, 2024. The webinar, which is part of the Nigerian Climate Justice Alliance, a project of NCF, focused…
Harnessing GIS and Emerging Spatial Technologies for Carbon Credit Development in Africa
By Christopher Burke Africa holds immense potential to contribute to global efforts mitigating carbon emissions based on the continent’s vast natural resources, biodiversity and rapidly growing economies. Unlocking this potential requires innovative approaches that leverage cutting-edge technologies such as…
PRESASS 2024: Aviation Minister Keyamo Tasks Participants On Downscaling Climate Information as Workshop Closes
The Nigerian Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has tasked participants at the Regional Forum Workshop on Seasonal Forecasts of Agro-hydro-climatic characteristics of the rainy season for the Sudanian and Sahelian zones of West Africa and the…
Germany’s parliament passes reform of climate emissions law
By Andreas Hoenig, dpa The lower house of Germany’s parliament, the Bundestag, has passed a controversial reform of the country’s Climate Protection Act, which will significantly overhaul how targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions are implemented. The proposed changes…
Water for the future: Tangiers takes steps to secure its blue gold
Overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar at the northern tip of Morocco, Tangiers is a cosmopolitan place and gateway to the great continent of Africa The white city of Tangiers wakes gently at daybreak. Schoolchildren mill up and down the…
Africa Teems with Clean Energy Prospects, Ahead of Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum
European energy companies are invited to attend Energy Capital & Power’s Invest in African Energy forum in Paris, which will showcase Africa’s latest developments in LNG, renewables, green hydrogen and carbon capture European partners have been vocal about plans…
Major Global Utilities Announce Joint Intent to Scale Renewable Capacity by 2.5 times to 2030
Utilities for Net Zero Alliance members announce action plan at IRENA Assembly, focused on increasing speed of grid investment and development Today, the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA) adopted the UNEZA Roadmap to 2030, which targets a total…
Nominations open for UNEP’s 2024 Champions of the Earth Award with a focus on land restoration, drought resilience, combating desertification
The Champions of the Earth award honours individuals and organizations whose actions have a transformative impact on the environment. UNEP seeks nominations of individuals and organizations working on innovative and sustainable solutions to restore land, enhance drought resilience, and combat…
Nigeria, ILO, UNIDO and UNDP sign MoU on Just Transition Roadmap
By Dr Austine Sadiq Okoh The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)…
