“Nobody is exempted from paying for waste evacuation, including civil servants”. The Managing Director/CEO of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, has called on residents in the state, especially civil servants, to support efforts of the Authority to…
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Co-creating a resilient future 2020-2021
The Resilient Cities Network has released its 2020-2021 report. The report charts the network’s journey over the past two years, including it’s plans and aspirations for 2022. According to the report, science is painting a bleak picture of the future.…
Africa Climate Week 2022 Set to Harness Opportunities for Climate Action ahead of COP27
The Africa Climate Week (ACW) 2022 kicked off today in Libreville, Gabon, by convening Ministers from across the continent to discuss the threats and opportunities associated with climate change. This high-level political push for collaboration on climate comes just months…
LAWMA ACADEMY CONCLUDES SUMMER SCHOOL FOR PUPILS
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority’s Academy, has wrapped up the training of over 100 pupils on effective waste management and good environmental practices, in a statement by the Authority. The training, which is held yearly, a four-week summer school…
Lagos State Government set for 9th Climate Change Summit
By Fabian Ekeruche The Lagos State Government says it is set for the ninth edition of its Climate Change Summit. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tunji Bello, stated this at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos…
CSOs Blast FG For Non-Implementation Of Climate Change Act
Civil Society Organizations in the country have condemned the non-implementation of provisions of the Climate Change Act 2021 by Nigeria’s Federal Government. They expressed dismay at the lack of actions in activating the core provisions of the act, eight months…
Its time for the youths to stand up and save nature- NCF, Participants at 20th Chief S.L Edu Memorial Lecture
“It is up to the youths to start acting to save the earth. However, our responsibility as conservationists is to educate and make children aware of the nature from childhood so they grow with an affiliation to the earth". And…
Despite Glasgow Climate Pact, 2030 climate target updates have stalled…..Climate Action Tracker
Ahead of the climate talks in Bonn starting today, 6th June, the Climate Action Tracker in a published analysis has disclosed that no new actions have been undertaken by governments since the completion of the Glasgow climate conference of parties…
Environmental challenges: Group calls for efficient collaboration on sustainable environment
Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet), an NGO has called on all relevant stakeholders to collaborate for efficient environmental sustainability in the country. Dr Ibrahim Choji, the Board Chairman of the organisation, made the call at stakeholders meeting in Abuja on Monday. Choji…
2021 Science, Peace Week: UN pushes for Climate-ready communities
As the 2021 International Week for Science and Peace begins, the UN has directed attention to the importance of science to society and daily living. The science week, starting on Nov. 11 falls, highlights the important role of science in…
