UN weather experts from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed on Friday that 2024 was the hottest year on record, at 1.55 degrees Celsius (C) above pre-industrial temperatures. “We saw extraordinary land, sea surface temperatures, extraordinary ocean heat accompanied by…
UN chief offers condolences amid devastating wildfires in California
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed sorrow over the fast-moving wildfires that have devastated the Los Angeles area, claiming lives and displacing thousands. The fires, described as some of the worst in the city’s history, have burned thousands of acres,…
HEDA Report: Bayelsa Faces Severe Environmental and Health Challenges from Oil Activities
A report by the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has highlighted the extensive environmental and health consequences of oil and gas activities in Bayelsa State, Niger Delta. Titled “Report of On-the-Spot Assessment of Oil and Gas Exploration…
Niger Delta: Pollution Impacts Negatively on Health of 60% Population, Biodiversity Loss – Report
A recent report by the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) shows that 60 per cent of the population of Niger Delta residents suffer health challenges due to oil pollution. The report also show that 75 per cent…
International CSOs ask Tinubu to Halt Oil Divestment in Niger Delta
A coalition of local and International Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on President Bola Tinubu for an immediate halt to all divestment requests from International Oil Corporations in the Niger Delta including Shell, Total, ENI and other IOCs with…
Environmental Degradation: We will Produce Lawyers Who See, Feel, Work It – Caleb Varsity Dean
The Dean, College of Law, Caleb University Lagos, Prof. Foluke Dada Lawanson has said the institution was on course to produce law graduates with passion for environmental rights. According to her, environmental issues, as one of the most contemporary across…
WaterAid, LASG calls for Collaboration To Address Faecal Sludge/Wastewater Management
WaterAid Nigeria in partnership with the Lagos State WasteWater Management Office (LSWAMO) has called for collaboration among stakeholders in addressing faecal sludge and waste water management in the state. The two organizations jointly made the call at a workshop for…
INC 5: Logistical Challenges and Stalled Progress in Treaty Negotiations Mar Day Two
The second day of The Fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC 5) on Global Plastic Treaty started on a rather disappointing note with inadequate arrangements for participation in contact groups being the theme of the morning. These shortcomings…
Prime Progress Announces Biodiversity Reporting Challenge
Prime Progress, a media outfit, earlier today announced its Biodiversity Reporting Challenge—an initiative seeking innovative story ideas from journalists to address Nigeria’s pressing biodiversity issues. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Innocent Eteng, Editor-In-Chief, Prime Progress, on…
Shell Wins Appeal Against Court Order to Reduce Carbon Emissions By 45%
Shell has won its appeal against a landmark climate ruling from 2021 that required the energy giant to cut its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030. The Court of Appeal of The Hague overturned the District Court of The Hague’s…
