Nigerian government has released a report as part of its efforts to identify the specific support needs of its 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to combat climate change.
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The latest Emissions Gap Report released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi Kenya, has found that current pledges under the Paris Agreement put the world on track for a 2.5-2.9°C temperature rise above pre-industrial levels this century.
Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Lagos branch, has restated its mandate to improve health and well-being of populace, especially women, youths, and children.
The Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Salako, says climate action is central to achieving the eight presidential priorities of the present administration.
This time last year, more than 37,000 delegates and over 150 nations gathered in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27). That meeting concluded with a historic decision to establish and operationalise a loss and damage fund. It was a breakthrough that marked the climax of decades of pressure from climate-vulnerable developing countries, many of which are in Africa.
Sand and dust storms (SDS) are known by many local names: the sirocco, haboob, yellow dust, white storms, or the harmattan.
The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has warned that sand and dust storms are now becoming more frequent in some places worldwide
The Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Salakosays partnership between Nigeria and Denmark on green transition will boost employment and mutual economic growth.
Released ahead of the COP28 climate talks taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Adaptation Gap Report 2023: Underfinanced. Underprepared – Inadequate investment and planning on climate adaptation leaves world exposed finds that the adaptation finance needs of developing countries are 10-18 times as big as international public finance flows – over 50 per cent higher than the previous range estimate.
The Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Environment, Terseer Ugbor has called for the development of local…