Afowiri Fondzenyuy finished the Tokyo Marathon more than an hour faster than he did last year in Sydney, Australia. Known as the Toghu Marathoner, he also earned the Abbott World Marathon Majors 6-Star medal after completing the 2024 Tokyo Marathon…
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Water Day; WaterAid seeks multi stakeholder approach to water management
WaterAid says that a multistakeholder approach is required to engender the peace that water brings among communities. Ms Evelyn Mere, Country Director, WaterAid, said this in her remarks to mark the 2024 Water Day Celebration held at Oregun Junior High…
Lagos Unveils Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Policy and Implementation Plan
………..As Governor joins celebration of 2024 World Water Day The Lagos State Governor Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu on Thursday unveiled the Lagos State Water, Sanitation and Hygiene policy to effectively harness, promote national and international focus on Water and Sanitation…
World Recycling Day: HEDA Charges LASG, Others on Waste Management Reform
On the occasion of the 2024 World Recycling Day, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on the Lagos State Government to recognize waste pickers as essential contributors to recycling efforts and frontline warriors against pollution…
Captain Fanplastic Teams Up with Secret Sunrise for a Unique Dance Cleanup for Nature
Captain Fanplastic, the renowned environmental superhero, joined forced with Secret Sunrise Cape Town, the global dance movement, to host an innovative event combining dance, community cleanup, and storytelling. This collaboration aims to raise awareness about environmental issues, promote community engagement,…
IWD: Women ministry celebrates identity, inclusion in Christ
The Women In Christ Ministry (WIC) of the Love of God in Christ Church (LOGIC), has called on members to recognise their worth, embrace their identity, and live out the transformative power of being women in Christ. The WIC Lead…
Scholz says new nuclear plants don’t make sense for Germany
German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has rejected calls for a return to nuclear power in Germany, pointing to high costs and long construction times. “If someone decides to build a nuclear power plant now, it will be ready in 15 to…
Germany faces massive housing shortage in coming years, experts warn
The number of new homes built annually in Germany could fall by 35% by 2026 compared to last year, as experts warn of a massive housing shortage in the coming years. Germany is in a poor position compared to other…
The Earthshot Prize Announces Earthshot Week and Awards to Take Place in Cape Town this November
The Earthshot Week is set to be hosted in Cape Town, South Africa in November, 2024; also featuring The Earthshot Prize and the annual Awards Ceremony. Across five days of landmark events, The Earthshot Prize will celebrate the groundbreaking work…
Road to COP29: Highest Climate Ambitions Needed to Decarbonize World
by Cecilia Russell (Nairobi) The road to COP29 has begun in earnest in the backdrop of a global climate report indicating that not only was 2023 the warmest year in a 174-year climate record, it was the warmest by…
