IMO revise their GHG strategy in ambition to reach net zero GHG emissions from shipping by 2050

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) saw member states of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) agree to adopt the 2023 IMO strategy on the reduction of GHG emissions from ships, to mitigate harmful emissions. The revised IMO GHG Strategy focuses…

CSO coalition to partner media, stakeholders on raising net zero awareness in Nigeria.

campaign to encompass Nigeria’s geo-political zones #RantzNigeria projected to build net-zero collaborations across sectors to leverage on media as key stakeholders   A group of civil society organizations have called on the media to partner with them as they embark…

AFRICA’S CLIMATE JOURNEY: AN INVERTED RUSSIAN ROULETTE?

Recently, the bonn climate talks ended with a plethora of underwhelming announcements that seem to suggest that developed countries are not ready for climate change mitigation; as even agreements on the starting agenda was not agreed on till a day…

WED2023: NCF, FCMB PARTNER TO COMBAT PLASTIC POLLUTION

To commemorate the 2023 world environment day, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) partnered with First City Monument Bank Plc (FCMB) to provide practical solutions to the menace caused by plastic pollution. The easy-to-adopt and adaptable approaches NCF and FCMB jointly…

The Evolution of Women in Clean Energy in Nigeria: Sustaining Innovative Impact

Over the last decade, a new dynamic has evolved in the energy sector. Women all over have moved from the ‘Please give us a hand’ level to the ‘I am taking this’ level; especially in the climate advocacy and clean…

LAWMA Dislodges Scavengers, Miscreants from Illegal Dumps

…arraigns 30 culprits …calls for proper waste management among residents The enforcement unit of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has launched a robust operation to dislodge scavengers and miscreants from illegal dumpsites across neighbourhoods in the city, for a cleaner and healthier environment. In the past few…

IRENA Unveils New Initiative to Accelerate Youth-led Renewable Energy Projects and Start-ups

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today launched a new initiative, the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen), aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs and innovators in driving the renewable energy transition. NewGen will provide capacity building, mentorship and other resources to…

NCF: Stakeholders seek partnerships to combat Biodiversity Loss

Increasing loss of biodiversity and negative impacts of climate change has prompted stakeholders and activists to call for partnerships and concerted efforts to combat biodiversity loss.   This call was made earlier today in Lagos at the Chief S.L Edu…

NCF to discuss climate change, biodiversity loss at Edu memorial lecture

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) says the 21st Chief Lawal Edu Memorial lecture will focus on Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss. Mr Oladapo Soneye, NCF’s Communication Manager disclosed this on Saturday in Lagos. The statement said that the theme of…

Climate Change: Private sector crucial to overcoming Africa’s critical investment gaps – African Development Bank

Private sector crucial to overcoming Africa’s critical investment gaps – African Development Bank Bank’s partnership with the African Sovereign Investor’s Forum represents important step in terms of increasing the leverage of investments as well as reassuring global investors seeking to…

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