A report from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) indicates that over 70% of South Sudanese children are out of school due to a combination of factors, including conflict, displacement, and natural hazards such as seasonal flooding.
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Two New World Bank Reports Offer Roadmap for Sierra Leone’s Sustainable Growth Amid Climate Threats
Sierra Leone ranks among the 15 worst climate-affected economies, with projected temperature increases and erratic rainfall patterns threatening agriculture and infrastructure, potentially causing GDP losses of 9-10% by 2050 The World Bank today launched the Sierra Leone Country…
Nigeria at Risk of Severe Starvation, Warn FAO and WFP — Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti and Mali Already Facing Famine
A new UN report has warned that Nigeria is among 13 countries at very high risk of extreme hunger and starvation. Others, including Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali are already facing famine conditions. Without immediate action, millions more could fall into crisis.
Amnesty International Urges Swift Global Action to Combat Climate-fuelled Human Rights Crisis
Amnesty International has issued a stark warning about the growing human rights crisis driven by climate change. The organization urges world leaders to act swiftly to prevent further devastation, especially among vulnerable populations already bearing the brunt of climate-induced disasters.
UN Global Compact Unveils CMO Blueprint for Sustainable Growth at Cannes Lions
The United Nations Global Compact unveiled the CMO Blueprint for Sustainable Growth — a unifying framework to mobilize Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) and brand leaders with actionable guidance to harness sustainability as a driver of business growth and lasting impact. The blueprint will advance thee core principles which are to; establish a unified, principles-based framework for sustainable marketing; provide an industry benchmark to assess progress, identify gaps and accelerate action; build a collaborative ecosystem of brands, experts and partners committed to reshaping the future of marketing and sustainability.
UN Recognizes World Restoration Flagships in East Africa, Mexico, and Spain
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) have named the first World Restoration Flagships for this year, tackling pollution, unsustainable exploitation, and invasive species in three continents. These initiatives are restoring almost…
Mokwa Flooding: Niger Govt. Awards N7bn Road, Bridge Projects
The Niger Government says it has awarded the construction of a 12 km road project from Mokwa to Rabba worth N7 billion. The state governor, Muhammad Bago, made this known during an on-the-spot assessment and sympathy visit to the people…
FENRAD Reiterates Commitment to Strategic Climate Collaboration, Applauds UK FCDO PACE
The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has welcomed the recent visit of the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to Abia State under its Partnership Agile Governance and Climate Programme (PACE). The group lauded Governor…
Lagos Launches Africa’s Largest Climate Initiative With 80M Eco-Loans, 35M Jobs, $1B in Carbon Revenue
Lagos’ groundbreaking 80 Million Credit Float Project will deliver 80 million eco-loans, create 35 million green jobs, distribute 6 million free clean cookstoves, generate 1.2 million carbon credits worth over $1 billion, and plant 400 million economic trees—making it Africa’s…
Sustainable Agriculture Network to Spotlight Community-Led Regenerative Initiatives at Upcoming General Assembly
The global community will have the opportunity to witness the plethora of community-led regenerative agriculture initiatives from around the world that are to be spotlighted at the upcoming 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) General Assembly and Conference. An annual gathering,…
