Pakistan: Frantic efforts to prevent disaster as floods continue

With more than 33 million people impacted, that represents 15 per cent of the total Pakistani population, said Dr. Palitha Mahipala, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in the country. Some “6.4 plus million people are in dire need of humanitarian aid”,…

PACJA submits input into CBD Framework

The Chair of Technical and Political Committee of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance was early Thursday invited to give a CSOs view on the a post-2020 biodiversity framework At a meeting in in Libreville, Gabon, Dr Augustine Ndjamnshi joined…

FG, ECOWAS move to achieve sustainable energy targets

The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) and Nigeria’s Ministry of Power are set to host a forum aimed at achieving sustainable energy targets in the region. A statement by the Communication sector of ECREEE indicated that…

Over 75 Children Exposed to Conservation Knowledge at the 2022 NCF Summer Camp

Over 75 children, ages 7 to 17 have become conservation aware and eco-advocates after having been part of the NCF 2022 Summer camp. The children were engaged in various activities including: Gardening, Upcycling, Nature hike, Tie-dying, Storytelling, Coding, Green Cooking,…

Ministers of Environment, and Irrigation discuss COP27 preparations, development of lakes

The Egyptian Ministers of Environment, and Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation; Yasmine Fouad and Hani Sewilam have deliberated on the current arrangements for holding water events, as well as developing Egypt’s lakes, as part of the upcoming COP27 climate…

Asteven Energy Institute obtains approval to offer Diploma degree in Solar Energy Technology

To partner with Renewable Energy Associations in Nigeria First Innovation Enterprise Institute in Solar Energy Technology approved by NBTE To offer National Innovation Diploma degrees to Students The Asteven Energy Institute, a wholly owned indigenous subsidiary of the Asteven Energy…

Registration Opens for Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week 2021 (11 – 14 May)

— Registration is open for the next sessions of Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week 2021, which will take place from 11 to 14 May 2021 in virtual form hosted by the Government of the Dominican Republic. Regional leaders from public and private sectors have confirmed their participation, including…

38 Reasons To Cross Orkney Off Your Bucket List

It were perhaps vain to surmise exactly why it was, that as respecting Starbuck, Ahab thus acted. It may have been a flash of honesty in him; or mere prudential policy which, under the circumstance, imperiously forbade the slightest symptom…

How Much Consciousness Does An Octopus Have?

Animals ranging from parrots to elephants continue to challenge our perception of consciousness, long-held as a uniquely human trait. But the reaches of consciousness don’t stop at animals. The ethics of consciousness, not just in humans but also animals and…

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