Climate change

The article highlights the significance of climate finance in implementing the recommendations from the first Global Stocktake of the Paris Agreement. As the COP29 meeting approaches in Azerbaijan, experts emphasize …

Climate Finance: A Critical Need for Global Climate Action Read More

Nigeria’s dependence on fossil fuels amidst climate commitments presents an economic and environmental paradox. Despite pledging to transition away from fossil fuels and acknowledging climate-related challenges at climate summits, the …

Nigeria’s Contradiction: Committing to Fossil Fuels While Acknowledging Climate Imperatives Read More

Nigeria’s deep reliance on fossil fuels, punctuated by commitments to climate action, showcases a contradictory approach that endangers both the economy and environment. The excitement surrounding new oil refineries, including …

Nigeria’s Oil Dependency: A Direct Threat to Climate Commitments Read More

The Borno State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and the UK FCCD Lafita Program, held a workshop focused on the health impacts of climate change. …

Borno State Government Hosts Workshop Addressing Climate Change and Its Health Implications Read More

Dr. Iziaq Salako, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Environment, highlighted the government’s action on climate change impacts on public health during an event in Abeokuta. Key measures include incorporating climate …

Nigeria Takes Action to Combat Climate Change Impacts on Public Health Read More

Namibia is culling over 700 wildlife, including elephants and hippos, to provide food for citizens amidst a severe drought crisis affecting food security. The initiative aligns with government mandates to …

Namibia’s Culling Initiative Amid Drought and Humanitarian Crisis Read More

This article examines the impacts of biodiversity loss and environmental crime on women from rural and indigenous communities in Ecuador, Mexico, Cameroon, and Indonesia. It discusses how illegal extractive activities …

The Impact of Biodiversity Loss and Environmental Crime on Women in Rural and Indigenous Communities Read More

The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre forecasts above-normal rainfall for the Greater Horn of Africa for June to September 2024, predicting significant implications for agriculture and health, with a …

Above-Normal Rainfall Forecast for the Greater Horn of Africa during June to September 2024 Read More

Zimbabwe and Namibia are resorting to culling elephants due to extreme drought conditions that have compromised food security. The unprecedented move follows one of Zimbabwe’s worst droughts in four decades, …

Drought-Induced Food Crisis: Zimbabwe and Namibia’s Controversial Decision to Cull Elephants Read More