Global CSO’s Warn African Nations Against Embracing Nuclear Energy as Climate Solution

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A coalition of twelve civil society organisations from Africa, Europe, and Russia has released a damning report warning against the surge in African countries adopting nuclear energy as part of their energy transition strategy, describing it as a “misadventure” and a “false climate solution.” The report, titled “The Alarming Rise of False Climate Solutions in Africa: The Nuclear Energy Misadventure,”

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The Ocean Cleanup Unveils Bold Plan to Cut Global River Plastic Pollution by One-Third

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The Ocean Cleanup, a leading international non-profit organisation, announced its ambitious new initiative, the 30 Cities Program, aimed at eliminating up to one-third of ocean-bound plastic pollution by the end of the decade. The initiative announced at the ongoing Ocean Conference in Nice, the game-changing expansion targets major plastic-emitting rivers in 30 key coastal cities across Asia and the Americas

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UN Flags New Ocean Restoration Champions in Mozambique, Mexico, and Spain 

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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have unveiled three new World Restoration Flagships for 2025. Launched at the ongoing UN Ocean Conference in Nice, the initiative is showcasing large-scale, community-driven marine ecosystem recovery efforts across Africa, Latin America, and Europe. Together, these initiatives aim to restore nearly five million hectares of critical marine

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Azerbaijan to Host UN World Urban Forum and World Environment Day in 2026

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Azerbaijan has been announced as the host nation for two major United Nations events in 2026 the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) and World Environment Day, underscoring its rising profile as a global leader in sustainable development and urban innovation. In a statement shared with DA News, officials said these events mark a strategic contribution to global

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Brazil, France Lead Call for Ocean-Climate Action in National Plans Ahead of COP30

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Brazil and France have jointly launched a powerful appeal urging all countries to embed ocean-focused action into their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) ahead of COP30, which Brazil is set to host in November. The Blue NDC Challenge, as the initiative is known, launched at the ongoing United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) in Nice, aims to make oceans central to global

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95 Nations Issue ‘Nice Wake-Up Call’ for Ambitious Global Plastics Treaty, Urge End to Plastic Pollution

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Over 90 United Nations Member States, including ministers and high-level representatives, have issued a landmark declaration at the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, calling for an ambitious and legally binding Global Plastics Treaty that targets plastic pollution at its source. Dubbed the “Nice Wake-Up Call for an Ambitious Plastics Treaty,” the declaration outlines five critical points that signatories insist

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Nigeria Pushes for Stronger Blue Economy and Marine Conservation Partnerships at UN Ocean Conference

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Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has reiterated the country’s commitment to advancing regional cooperation in blue economy development, marine conservation, and capacity building across West and Central Africa. Speaking on behalf of President Bola Tinubu at the ongoing United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, Oyetola emphasized the need for stronger technical collaboration and

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Caribbean Leaders Launch ‘Actioning Blue’ Declaration at UNOC3, Uniting for Ocean Protection and 30×30 Vision

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Caribbean nations have taken a historic step in advancing marine conservation and regional ocean governance with the official launch of the Actioning Blue: Caribbean 30×30 Vision for the Ocean at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3). The high-level event, which took place aboard the Art Explorer vessel,  was co-hosted by the Government of Grenada, the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF),

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