As finance remained the focal point at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), stakeholders in Africa’s maritime sector expressed concerns that the continent may miss crucial opportunities in the global marine industry without addressing its significant challenges. During a marine and blue economy discussion, Dr. Dola Oluteye, Principal Investigator of University College London’s Leading Effective Afrocentric Participation (LEAP)
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Delegates from over 170 nations concluded the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on a global treaty to address plastic pollution, including in marine environments, with an agreement on a draft ‘Chair’s Text.’ The text will serve as the foundation for further negotiations when talks resume in 2025. The week-long meeting, held in Busan, Republic of Korea, brought
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A new scientific report has highlighted the disproportionate impact of land degradation and drought on women and children in Sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing their role at the forefront of environmental challenges in the region. The report, produced under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Johan Rockström of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) in collaboration with the United Nations Convention
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World leaders and stakeholders at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) have made significant commitments to accelerate the global transition to renewable energy, with key pledges that could shape Africa’s and Nigeria’s energy future. The conference, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, focused on addressing the challenges of energy variability, decarbonization, and the integration of renewables into global energy systems.
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A new report has charted a critical path for global land use reform, warning that without urgent action, Earth’s capacity to sustain human and environmental wellbeing will be irreparably compromised. The report, titled Stepping Back from the Precipice: Transforming Land Management to Stay Within Planetary Boundaries, was unveiled last week as nearly 200 member states convened tomorrow in Riyadh, Saudi
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Anise Omobolaji My recent trip to Baku, Azerbaijan, was nothing short of amazing! Before embarking on the journey, I had some reservations about safety and the availability of amenities like 24-hour electricity. But upon arrival, I was pleasantly surprised by how developed and modern Baku is. The hospitality I experienced was beyond remarkable. Even the police officers were approachable
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After two weeks of intense negotiations, COP29, the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), concluded on November 22 with groundbreaking agreements that could shape the future of climate action for developing nations. The conference, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, saw representatives from nearly 200 countries come together to address critical issues related
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Drought is no longer an occasional disaster. With more than 30 nations, including major economies like the United States, Canada, Spain, and emerging economies like India, declaring drought emergencies in the last three years alone, this issue is now a formidable challenge that demands urgent, long-term action. In Nigeria, the devastating impacts of drought touch agriculture, water security, health, and
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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.
