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…

UNGA 77: Cathay FHC Highlights Urgent Need for Restoring Biodiversity Through Nature-Based Solutions and Pro-Nature Investments

Cathay FHC Highlights Urgent Need for Restoring Biodiversity Through Nature-Based Solutions and Pro-Nature Investments During UNGA 77 and Climate Week NYC A wide range of scientific evidence has shown that the loss of nature can have far-reaching consequences. Damaged ecosystems,…

NCF: Dr Joseph Onoja Resumes as New DG

In the spirit of restructuring and scaling up more years of excellence and impact, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has appointed Dr Joseph Daniel Onoja as the new Director General of the Foundation effective August 21, 2022, following the announced…

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