The fight against climate change demands leadership and collaboration on a global scale. This November, Azerbaijan takes center stage in this critical struggle as it prepares to host the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This prestigious event marks a significant moment for Azerbaijan, solidifying its growing recognition as a
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The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed the Director for Global Sustainable Development, European Commission Astrid Schomaker as the next Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). In the official announcement, the Secretary-General extended his appreciation and gratitude to David Cooper of the United Kingdom, who will continue to serve as Acting Executive Secretary until Ms. Schomaker
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The European Union (EU) reaffirms its commitment to bolstering Nigeria’s energy sector with two innovative projects totaling €9 million. The initiatives, Small Hydro Power Development for Agro-industry Use in Nigeria (SHP-DAIN) and Advancing Nigeria’s Green Transition to Net Zero through Circular Economy Practices aim to revolutionize energy access and promote sustainability to combat climate change and pollution. Under the EU
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National climate change champion and the father of the Nigeria Climate Change Act, Dr. Sam Onuigbo, has provided valuable insight into the implications of the oil and gas transition for the Nigerian economy, as well as the necessity for all levels of government to work together to ensure an equitable transition. Onuigbo, Chairman of the Committee on Security, Climate Change,
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In pursuit of a sustainable energy future, nations across the globe are navigating the intricate terrain of energy transition. At the recent Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD), hosted by the German government, key insights and lessons emerged, illuminating a roadmap for countries to accelerate their journey towards renewable energy adoption. As Nigeria grapples with its energy challenges, examining the German
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The Kwara State Government on Friday, March 22, 2024, in Ilorin said it needed collaboration with individuals and corporate organisations to end illegal felling of trees in the state. The State Governor, Malam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, made the call during the beautification of the Flower Garden Area in Ilorin to commemorate the International Day of Forests. “As the world celebrates this
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As part of its efforts at enhancing the ecological equilibrium of Akodo Ise, a non-governmental organisation She Leads Climate Action, has initiated a tree-planting campaign in the community. Salaudeen-Ibrahim, founder of Bays Planet Foundation and Team Lead of She Leads Climate Action, said the organisation, is dedicated to educating and empowering young women through its fellowship program, the She Leads
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The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) has allocated nearly $40 million in project preparation grants to support new initiatives in Brazil, Gabon, and Mexico, signaling a significant boost to international efforts aimed at restoring nature this decade. The project preparation grants, facilitated by the less than 1-year-old fund housed at the Global Environment Facility (GEF), will focus on strategies to
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The UN humanitarian agencies have said that no fewer than 60 million people in the Horn of Africa were in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) incident manager
Nuclear power is a solution to climate change because it is the largest source of low-carbon energy that produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions and can help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide
As part of it’s aim at cutting down greenhouse gases and replacing it with cleaner sources of energy, the governor of Lagos State South West Nigeria Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the arrival
Adetokunbo Abiola Methane continued its upwards emissions spiral, as it recorded its fourth highest annual increase in 2022, rising by 14 parts per billion to 1,911.9 ppb in the past year, faster
The value of Nigerian soya beans in the global market has reached N462.2 billion ($ 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.
