In a bold step toward advancing environmental sustainability and social inclusion, Nestlé Nigeria has trained 100 plastic waste workers across Lagos and Abuja through a comprehensive Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Training Program. The initiative—carried out in partnership with the…
Climate Activists Rally on German Island Against North Sea Drilling
An aerial view taken with a drone shows “STOP GAS” written in red letters in the sand on Borkum beach. Activists from “Fridays for Future” demonstrate on Borkum against gas drilling off Borkum. Credit: Lars Penning/dpa Climate activists from…
Clean Air Forum: Over 300 Experts Gather to Tackle Africa’s Air Pollution Crisis
Against the backdrop of the HEI Scoping Review, indicating a mortality rate of 294,000 across 2021 in Africa due to air pollution causes; regional experts, policymakers, and stakeholders discuss cross-sector strategies to reduce air pollution and protect public health. …
Older Persons at High Risk From Heat Waves – Warns UN Report
Adults from 65 years in Low and Middle Income Countries Predominantly at Risk Annual deaths from heat-related deaths have risen by over 85% since 1990s As extreme heat grips many countries and becomes “the new normal”, the UN Environment…
German Government Aims to Accelerate Expansion of Hydrogen Network
Lars Klingbeil, German Minister of Finance, speaks in the Bundestag during the budget debates on the introduction of the draft federal budget for 2025. Credit: Michael Kappeler/dpa The German Economy Ministry said it aims to accelerate the expansion of…
Smell of Wildfires Reaches Berlin as Warning Issued for Brandenburg
The smell of burning reached Berlin on Saturday as wildfires continued to rage in Saxony to the south of the German capital, and officials issued a warning to many in Brandenburg, the state that surrounds the city. The wind has…
New Jersey Passes Landmark Law to Install Water Filters in Public Schools
New Jersey Passes Landmark Law to Install Water Filters in Public Schools …New “Filter First” Policy to Protect Children from Lead Exposure and Cut Plastic Pollution In a major victory for children’s health and environmental protection, New Jersey…
Lagos State Champions Cleaner Markets and Hygiene Culture with NGO Support
In a renewed push to promote environmental responsibility and cleaner public spaces, the Lagos State Government has urged residents and traders to adopt sustainable hygiene practices as a way of life. This call was made by the Commissioner for the…
Lagos Flags Off National Clean Cookstove Rollout With Pilot Distribution In Makoko
Beneficiaries To Receive ₦10,000 Monthly for 15 Years, Free Health Insurance – GreenPlinth CEO The Lagos State Government has officially commenced the pilot distribution of clean cookstoves, starting with 12 beneficiaries from the Makoko community, marking the first phase…
Global South Unites in Call for Robust Financial Mechanism for Plastics Treaty
Global South Unites in Call for Robust Financial Mechanism for Plastics Treaty …GAIA Asia Pacific and GAIA Africa convene online panel to press for bold financing commitments ahead of INC-5.2 As momentum builds toward the next round of…
