By Christopher Burke The effects of climate change are increasingly acute across much of Africa. The environmental dimension of ESG principles is no longer just a corporate buzzword, but a matter of survival. As communities grapple with resource depletion, land…
G20 Summit: President Tinubu Departs Abuja for Rio de Janeiro
President Bola Tinubu has departed for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th meeting of the G20 leaders taking place in the South American country. A statement from the Presidency noted that the President will hold bilateral meetings on…
Multilevel Climate Action: Importance of Subnational Climate Policies and Action Plans
By Nnaemeka Oruh Nigeria is ranked among the countries that are most vulnerable to climate change impacts according to multiple reports and indices. With an estimated population of 230 million people inhabiting 923,769 square kilometres, it is impossible to address…
UN blames ‘crisis of political will’ for slowing climate action
UN blames ‘crisis of political will’ for slowing climate action Climate diplomats urged at London summit to get smart on politics, as economic and technological barriers fall A makeshift camp after heavy monsoon rains in Jaffarabad district of Balochistan province,…
Sanwo-Olu Advocates increased, Sustained Climate Finance to Mitigate Climate Change Challenges
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday advocated a continuous increased and sustained climate financing to mitigate Climate Change challenges. The Governor who spoke through his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat during the closing ceremony of the 10th Lagos…
June Climate Meetings Take Modest Steps Forward; Steep Mountain Still to Climb Ahead of COP29
The Bonn Climate Change Conference concluded today after two weeks of intensive work across a range of issues where progress is needed on the path to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) this November in Baku, Azerbaijan. “We’ve taken modest…
Enugu Governor Unveils a Bold Vision for a Green and Sustainable Future
By Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has outlined a bold strategy for climate change and sustainable development in the state. Mbah made the announcement during his speech to commemorate the one-year anniversary of his administration.…
Give climate change reporting priority, Akpabio tasks media
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obong Akpabio, has charged Nigerian media practitioners to accord special attention to reporting climate change issues. Akpabio’s advice was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon.…
UN Body adopts historic human rights protections for carbon market mechanism
The UN Body responsible for establishing a new global carbon market took a historic step reinforcing the protection of environmental and social human rights. “This is a defining moment,” said Maria AlJishi, Chair of the Supervisory Body. “With the introduction of the Appeals and…
Thousands Tune in Virtually to Hear Bill Gates on Innovating for Food Security & Climate Change in Africa
Bill Gates believes Africa’s young people have the talent and opportunity to accelerate progress and help solve the world’s most pressing problems. This was stated at a virtual global event on food security and climate change organized by Africa.com. With…