Sterling One Foundation has partnered Self Help Africa on WASH Campaign and Innovation Challenge by empowering National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members as WASH advocates in Lagos State. Mrs Olapeju Ibekwe, CEO Sterling One Foundation, said this in a goodwill…
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A Greener Path: Integrating Climate and Development Strategies
By Christopher Burke Climate change has become a defining issue in international development impacting global stability, economic progress and human well-being. It is linked to at least 13 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) making climate resilience and sustainability…
UNEP Announces 2024 Champions of the Earth, recognizes six bold environmental leaders
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced recipients of the 2024 Champions of the Earth, honoured for their outstanding leadership, brave actions and sustainable solutions to tackle land degradation, drought and desertification. This year’s laureates include a minister of Indigenous…
COP29 Has Secured Foundation For Rapid Growth – Inger Andersen
Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP, Inger Andersen has called for more transparent, inclusive progress on finance, migration and adaptation. Andersen advocated for this action noting that while COP29 has delivered a hard fought deal, securing a…
Simon Stiell, UN Climate Chief Urges G20 Leaders: Prioritize Climate Crisis and Finance as Top Agenda Ahead of Summit”
As G20 leaders prepare to meet in Rio de Janeiro, the United Nations Executive Secretary on Climate Change, Simon Stiell has urged for them to prioritize climate crisis and finance as the top issues to deliberate on. This is as…
British International Investment to unveil series of deals and initiatives at COP29to unlock private capital
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, will unveil new investments and partnerships at COP29 to mobilise private capital into climate finance. Investments and initiatives to mobilise private capital to be announced this week include:…
Made In Nigeria heads to Global Climate Conference COP29 in Azerbaijan, Hosts Nigerian Pavilion at GreenZone
* Presidency calls on indigenous manufacturers and innovators to showcase local climate action solutions * Subscribed participants will receive two week accreditation and free visa The Made In Nigeria Project Office (MainPro) is set to make a significant impact at…
Prince Israel Orekha joins Panelists to discuss grassroots solutions for climate induced vulnerability at Geneva
The Executive Director of Connected Advocacy for Empowerment and Youth Development, Prince Israel Orekha will be joining other panelists to discuss grassroots solutions for climate induced vulnerability at Geneva, Switzerland on October 24, 2024. The event is put together by…
COP29: Bolder Climate Action Solutions Only Pathway For Nations To Survive And Thrive, says Simon Stiell
Bolder Climate Action: The Only Pathway for Nations to Survive and Thrive At a recent virtual event hosted by the Brookings Institution’s Global Economy and Development Programme, Simon Stiell, the UNFCCC Executive Secretary, wrapped up his presentation by affirming that…
NNPCL Reiterates Commitment to Lasting Peace and Prosperity in Niger Delta
The NNPC Ltd has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with host communities in the Niger Delta to achieve lasting peace and economic prosperity. This was stated by the Group CEO Mallam Mele Kyari during a dialogue session held in partnership…
