In a significant step to tackle climate-sensitive health threats in Nigeria, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enable data sharing and collaboration.
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Africa needs approximately $250 billion annually to effectively tackle climate change, according to Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), which starkly contrasts the mere $30 billion the continent received in 2020.
ASHENEWS reports that Amnesty International (AI) has suggested that richer countries, who are responsible for global warming must agree to pay to address the devastating impacts of climate change on poorer nations.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is preparing to release the “Global Environmental Outlook 7” (GEO-7), a comprehensive report designed to help policymakers develop effective strategies for tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
The Kaduna State Bureau of Interfaith, partnering with International Alert, a non-governmental organization, is set to host a landmark three-day conference focused on the rise of climate-induced security challenges in Nigeria’s northern region.
The Deputy Director, of Global Health Informatics, Mr AbdulHamid Yahaya has highlighted the vital role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in predicting and managing climate-related health risks.
ASHENEWS reports that the African health ministers and delegates have adopted the Harare Declaration, in a bid to addresss the impact of climate change on the health sector.
The 2024 Lancet Countdown report has revealed alarming health threats linked to climate change, stressing the urgent need for comprehensive global action.
The Federal Ministry of Health has released findings from its first Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment, highlighting severe impact of climate change on the nation’s health sector.
The Kano state government says it is working in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), to draft a final climate change policy document and development implementation plan.