Author: sharma
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Conservation Efforts Aid Rare Kordofan Giraffe’s Comeback in Cameroon Park
SEO Riders:- – Camera‑trap study finds ~27 Kordofan giraffes remain in Bénoué Park – assumed Critically Endangered. – Poaching and habitat loss identified as urgent threats; anti‑poaching patrols essential. – Giraffe Conservation Foundation & partners implement national strategy, community education, habitat monitoring. A three‑year population study in Cameroon’s Bénoué National Park, conducted by the University…
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World Bank & IMF’s Climate Snub Raises Alarms Ahead of COP30
SEO Riders: – COP29 president warns top lenders are retreating from climate finance commitments. – Developing nations need $1.3 trillion/year by 2035; current pledges only $300 billion. – Only AfDB and IDB responded; pressure mounts on World Bank and IMF to re-engage. The COP29 presidency, led by Mukhtar Babayev, has expressed deep concern that major international financial…
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Green Energy Group Empowers 30 Women on Electric Tricycle Services in the FCT
SEO Riders: – 30 underserved women trained in electric tricycle assembly, driving, and maintenance. – RideVolt initiative aligns with Nigeria’s Paris Agreement NDCs and FCT clean energy targets. – Public–private development alliance features GIZ, German cooperation, and federal backing. Skilled Women Initiative (TSWINI), supported by the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) and Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of…
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International Breweries Celebrates World Environment Day with Major Green Initiatives
SEO Riders: – Carried out riverbank cleanups and community education across five Nigerian locations. – Recovered over 200 tonnes of PET and plastic in 2024 through FBRA partnership. – Over 95% of products use returnable glass bottles; targeting 100% recycled packaging. In honor of World Environment Day 2025, International Breweries Plc (IBPLC), a subsidiary of AB InBev,…
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Construction Kicks Off for Oloibiri Museum & Research Centre with Julius Berger
SEO Riders: – NCDMB awards N117 billion EPC contract to Julius Berger for historic oil museum. – Jointly funded by PTDF, NCDMB, Shell/NNPC, Bayelsa State in a 40:30:20:10 split. – Project aims to preserve hydrocarbon heritage, drive research, tourism, and job creation. In a landmark move, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) officially executed…
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Nigeria Approves New Energy Performance Standards for Air Conditioners
SEO Riders: – Federal government rolls out Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for ACs with phased efficiency targets. – Initiative to cut electricity use, save households ₦ and reduce CO₂ by 39 Mt by 2040. – Stakeholder workshops and training to enforce standards, eco-friendly refrigerants, and waste management. The Nigerian Federal Government, through the Energy Commission…
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UK Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Green Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa
SEO Riders: – UK boosts funding for sustainable energy and Nigeria climate resilience. – £8.5 m to AfDB’s SEFA, £1.62 bn pledged to Green Climate Fund. – Prioritizes e-mobility, off-grid energy, eco-friendly initiatives across Africa. The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its strong commitment to inclusive green growth and sustainable development across Africa, highlighting recent investments and partnerships…
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Nigeria Commits to Zero Biodiversity Loss by 2030 Under Global Framework
SEO Riders: – Nigeria pledges full alignment with Kunming‑Montreal biodiversity targets and expands protected areas. – Aiming to safeguard 30% of land via new national parks and ECOWAS regional cooperation. – Focus on enforcement, awareness campaigns, funding, and benefit‑sharing with local communities. Nigeria has reaffirmed its dedication to achieving zero net biodiversity loss by 2030,…
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G7 Summit Draws Criticism for Marginalizing Climate Action in Official Statements
SEO Riders: – Environmentalists decry omission of climate policy amid roaring wildfires in Canada. – Communiqué offers vague nods to emission cuts and coal phase-out with major loopholes. – U.S. President Trump’s presence and exit seen as pivotal in silencing climate aghenda. At the 51st G7 Summit held in Kananaskis, Alberta (June 16–17, 2025), global…
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Caribbean Launches Landmark Climate Investment Platform to Scale Up Resilience
SEO Riders: – GFANZ launches Caribbean Chapter to mobilize private capital for climate action. – Combined US, Afreximbank, IDB, CARICOM funds set to drive resilience and green growth. – Private-sector climate finance programs backed by GCF, USAID, and regional development banks. The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) has launched a dedicated Caribbean Chapter,…