At the SB62 Climate Conference in Bonn, Prince Israel Orekha of Connected Advocacy led a bold campaign to amplify the voices of Niger Delta communities. Calling for inclusive, people-centered climate policies, he highlighted the urgent need for justice and resilience in Africa’s most impacted regions.
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Asia is Warming Twice as Fast as the Rest of the World
In April 2024, China broke the average temperature record that month. The following month, it was the same – and then again in August. And September. And November. While there are records which exist to be broken – Olympic…
Malaysian envoy says palm oil trade with Nigeria thriving
The High Commissioner of Malaysia to Nigeria, Aiyub Omar, says the thriving palm oil trade between Malaysia and Nigeria has enhanced relations between the two countries. He noted that the surge in trade had not only signified a strong commitment…
APPO to Host Inaugural Energy Investment Roundtable at UNGA 2025
The Africa Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) has announced its maiden Energy Investment Roundtable – New York (2025), set to take place on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This high-level event aims to…
DR Congo: Human rights violations could amount to war crimes, UN experts say
© UNFPA DRC/Jonas Yunus: UNICEF estimated that during the most intense phase of the conflict in the Eastern DR Congo, a child was raped every 30 minutes. In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwandan-backed rebels, Congolese…
Day of African Child: Children Call for Prioritization of Education in South Sudan
A report from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) indicates that over 70% of South Sudanese children are out of school due to a combination of factors, including conflict, displacement, and natural hazards such as seasonal flooding.
UN Global Compact Unveils CMO Blueprint for Sustainable Growth at Cannes Lions
The United Nations Global Compact unveiled the CMO Blueprint for Sustainable Growth — a unifying framework to mobilize Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) and brand leaders with actionable guidance to harness sustainability as a driver of business growth and lasting impact. The blueprint will advance thee core principles which are to; establish a unified, principles-based framework for sustainable marketing; provide an industry benchmark to assess progress, identify gaps and accelerate action; build a collaborative ecosystem of brands, experts and partners committed to reshaping the future of marketing and sustainability.
World Environment Day 2025 Mobilizes Commitment, Action to End Plastic Pollution Globally
Communities, civil society, businesses, and governments around the world today marked World Environment Day under the theme #BeatPlasticPollution, with official celebrations held in the Republic of Korea’s Jeju Province. Plastic pollution permeates every corner of the planet. By 2040, plastic…
Sustainability Conference in Germany Urges Action Despite Conflicts
A major conference on sustainability and development opened in the northern Germany city of Hamburg on Monday, as participants warned that global environmental issues are being sidelined by conflicts. Around 1,600 people from some 110 countries are expected to attend…