Gender equality is being increasingly sidelined in global environmental governance, a development that risks undermining effective climate and sustainability outcomes, a leading environmental advocate has warned. Chairman and Executive Director of the Human Environmental Association for Development, Marie-Therese Merhej Seif, raised the concerns in an exclusive interview with DA News, ahead of the 173rd meeting of the Committee of Permanent
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Civil society organisations from across the Global South have called for a major shift in global urban policy, demanding stronger representation, practical financing frameworks, and inclusive governance ahead of the World Urban Forum 13. The call followed key outcomes from the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2) held in Nairobi, where stakeholders described the gathering as a “critical rehearsal” for global
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Civil society organisations have intensified calls for greater inclusion in shaping the Africa’s urban development agenda, warning that exclusion of grassroots voices could undermine efforts toward sustainable and equitable cities. The demand was made during deliberations at the Second Africa Urban Forum held in Nairobi, where stakeholders from across the global south gathered to discuss the future of urbanisation, housing,
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For decades, the world’s resources have been defined as water, minerals, fossil fuels, land, and forests. Today, experts argue that “waste” must be recognized as the seventh resource, a material with immense environmental and economic value when managed responsibly. Far from being a burden, waste is now recognized as a valuable input for new production systems, capable of driving both
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In Africa we know all too well that decisions made far away can have a significant impact on us at home. This certainly is the case when it comes to ongoing talks on global shipping climate action at the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London. While the discussion on decarbonising shipping may seem distant from everyday life in Nigeria,
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Nigeria has highlighted its major women empowerment and social protection initiatives at the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York, reaffirming the country’s commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusive development. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, presented Nigeria’s position during the global meeting, according to a statement
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On the second day of the seventieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), the Handshake Summit & Awards convened over 200 distinguished leaders at the UN Church Center in New York. Operating under the theme “Advancing Women’s Influence in a Changing World,” the invite-only gathering served as a direct, action-oriented response to the urgent calls for
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Global leaders, diplomats, development partners and innovators will converge in New York City on March 10, 2026, for the Handshake Summit & Awards, a high-level gathering designed to advance women’s leadership and influence in a rapidly evolving global landscape. The summit, scheduled to hold at the Church Center for the United Nations, will take place alongside the 70th session of
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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.
