COP31 presents Australia with an opportunity to shape ambitious outcomes on the global transition away from fossil fuels and the scaling up of climate finance, while advancing practical industrial collaboration across the Asia Pacific and reinforcing the credibility of its renewable energy agenda. The 31st meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) of the Parties
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In the early 1990s, millions of hardworking Nigerians struggled to find potable water while out on the street on their daily hustle. To solve this problem, some entrepreneurs started to hawk chilled water in thin transparent white nylon bags known as “ice pure water” and sold them commercially. No one cared if the water was really “pure”, we just called
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Nigeria’s journey toward a sustainable aviation future took a major policy and operational leap this year, as the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development unveiled a draft National Net-Zero Aviation Framework in Abuja, while the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) rolled out practical green initiatives to decarbonise airport infrastructure and operations. At a policy dialogue on February 5 in
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As the global aviation industry accelerates its transition toward net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, technological innovation is fast becoming the centrepiece of climate discussions. From hydrogen propulsion systems to electric aircraft prototypes, advanced economies are investing billions of dollars into what many describe as the next frontier of sustainable aviation. These technologies are expected to feature prominently at the International
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced plans to expand solar energy installations across major airports as part of its green infrastructure initiative. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, FAAN Managing Director Olubunmi Kuku said airports must lead by example in the net-zero transition. “We are working to reduce operational emissions through renewable energy, waste management reform, and
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Beyond carbon dioxide, ICAO Aviation Climate Week 2026 will examine the impact of non-CO₂ aviation emissions such as contrails and nitrogen oxides. While these emissions have historically received less attention, emerging research suggests they may significantly influence climate warming. Dr. Chinwe Egbunike, an environmental policy researcher at the University of Lagos, said African regulators must begin integrating non-CO₂ considerations into
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Nigeria’s Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has unveiled a draft National Net-Zero Aviation Framework aimed at aligning the country with ICAO’s 2050 decarbonisation target. At a policy dialogue today in Abuja, Minister Festus Keyamo said Nigeria cannot afford to be reactive in global aviation sustainability discussions. “The future of aviation financing will depend on environmental compliance. Nigeria must prepare
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I’m on the train leaving Davos, watching the Alps disappear behind a curtain of snow, my body finally catching up with the week. Blood drawn just days before. X-rays on my knees. Flights delayed, rerouted, canceled. Airline chaos layered on top of altitude sickness. And waiting for me back home a winter storm. Yikes. And yet God is good.
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The UN humanitarian agencies have said that no fewer than 60 million people in the Horn of Africa were in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) incident manager
Nuclear power is a solution to climate change because it is the largest source of low-carbon energy that produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions and can help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide
As part of it’s aim at cutting down greenhouse gases and replacing it with cleaner sources of energy, the governor of Lagos State South West Nigeria Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the arrival
Adetokunbo Abiola Methane continued its upwards emissions spiral, as it recorded its fourth highest annual increase in 2022, rising by 14 parts per billion to 1,911.9 ppb in the past year, faster
The value of Nigerian soya beans in the global market has reached N462.2 billion ($ 1.18 billion) due to huge production which has led to the exportation of the according to recent
A new report from the UN Climate Change shows that countries are bending the curve of global greenhouse gas emissions downward but underlines that these efforts remain insufficient to limit global temperature
Dare Akogun is a media innovator, strategic communication professional, and climate and energy transition journalist with over 11 years of impactful contributions to the media industry.
