In a bold move to strengthen national security and reclaim Nigeria’s forest reserves from criminal elements, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a specialized Forest Guard Unit and the immediate commencement of its recruitment. The initiative targets…
Forest Stewardship Council, Congo Basin celebrates EGG Forest Management Certification
This certification underscores EGG’s strong commitment to sustainable forestry practices and further reinforces the growing and crucial movement towards responsible forest management within the Congo Basin The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Congo Basin office is delighted to announce that…
LASPARK Swiftly Clears Fallen Trees After Heavy Rainfall
Following the heavy rainfall on Tuesday night, April 22, 2025, the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) swiftly activated its emergency response team to clear fallen trees across Ikoyi, Ikeja, and surrounding areas. Major operations were carried out on…
Berlin’s Beloved Fat Mary Oak Tree Under Strain From Drought
Berlin’s oldest tree, the English oak known as Dicke Marie, or Fat Mary, is showing visible signs of drought stress, particularly in its crown, forestry officials warn. The tree stands in the northern district of Tegel and is estimated to…
EACOP: Chubb Becomes 30th Major Insurer to Reject the East African Crude Oil Pipeline
Chubbs has become the 30th Major Insurer to reject the french TotalEnergies powered 1,443-kilometer crude oil pipeline stretching from Uganda’s Kabaale and Hoima districts to the Tanzanian port of Tanga.
Land, Youth and Conservation: Securing Africa’s Forests and Wetlands For The Future
By Christopher Burke Africa’s forests and wetlands are under increasing pressure as rural-urban migration accelerates, driven by economic challenges, social aspirations and environmental stress. The expansion of cities, unregulated land use and agricultural encroachment are depleting these critical ecosystems, exacerbating…
Federal Ministry of Environment, Nigerian Military Seek Collaboration on Environmental Protection Initiatives
In a significant meeting aimed at enhancing collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Environment and the military, Minister of Environment Balarabe Abbas Lawal paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Defense Staff General CG Musa. The call included discussions…
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,…
Polaris Bank Partners NCF to Extend Tree Planting Initiative to Abuja, Anambra
Polaris Bank, in a robust display of its commitment to environmental sustainability, has expanded its nationwide tree-planting initiative in collaboration with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF). The latest exercise took place at Government Secondary School, Gwagwalada, in the Federal Capital…
Forests face increasing risk of wildfires and pests due to climate change
The world’s forests are becoming increasingly susceptible to wildfires and pests due to climate change, according to a new report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), released Monday. “Forests and trees are essential components of agrifood systems. The…
