Author: sharma
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African Nations Encouraged to Tap Economic Gains from Strengthened Climate Plans
SEO Riders – New Climate Roadmaps Seen as Key to Unlocking Green Investment & Jobs – Enhanced, Finance-Ready NDCs Could Bring Billions in Adaptation & Mitigation Funds – Clean Energy, Nature-Based Solutions & Local Value Chains Highlighted as Priority Areas Climate and development experts are calling on African countries to update and deepen their Nationally…
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Australia’s Climate Risk Report Warns: Crossing 1.5 °C Will Trigger Severe Consequences
SEO Riders – New National Assessment Urges Immediate Shift Away from Fossil Fuels – Even Slight Warming Beyond 1.5 °C Poses Exponential Risks to Australia & Pacific Neighbours – COP30 & Future NDCs Under Pressure to Reflect Science, Justice, and Urgent Action Australia’s Labor government released its first National Climate Risk Assessment on September 15,…
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More Than 100 Nations Observe 20 Years of World Rivers Day, Spotlighting the Need to Protect Waterways
SEO Riders – Global United Front: Communities Rally around Rivers to Demand Cleaner Water – Themes like “Waterways in Our Communities” Linked to Ecosystems, Climate & Health – Nigeria Hosts Local Celebrations Including Institute Inauguration & River Cleanups World Rivers Day, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, sees participation from over 100 countries across six continents,…
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Nimi Hills Sets New Standard for Smart, Sustainable Living as Guzape Expands
SEO Riders – Nimi Hills Introduces Infrastructure-Ready Smart Estate in Guzape Suburb – Digital Planning, Green Zones & Accessible Transport Key to Abuja’s Next Urban Frontier – Demand Rising for Master-Planned, Transparent Real Estate Developments As Abuja continues to sprawl outward, Guzape—once viewed as a fringe district—is rapidly transforming into a prime real estate frontier.…
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Edo Community Accuses Government of Neglect Over Erosion Crisis in Iyekhei, Auchi
SEO Riders – Allegations Grow That Political Loyalty Doesn’t Translate to Erosion Relief – Youths Demand Equitable Intervention Across All Affected Quarters in Auchi Residents and youths of the Iyekhei Zone in Auchi, Edo State, have condemned the state government under Governor Monday Okpebholo for what they call deliberate marginalisation, following the governor’s inspection of…
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Delta State Builds Six IDP Camps to Prepare for Possible Flooding Threats
SEO Riders – Camps sited in Patani, Ozoro, Kwale, Bomadi, Uto-Jeremi & Asaba – Facilities include sick bays, kitchens, security, amenities for displaced people – Government launches task force and sanctions illegal structures blocking waterways In anticipation of heavy rains and potential flooding, the Delta State Government has established six Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps…
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Niger Delta Communities Pitch Local Solutions to Tackle Climate Impacts
SEO Riders – Bayelsa & Delta Locals Call for Ground-Up Climate Action & Policy Enforcement – Community Proposals Include Waste Systems, Agri Inputs, & Localised Laws – AAPW & Denmark Empowering Voices in Green & Blue Economy Planning During town hall meetings in Bayelsa and Delta states, community members gathered under the banner of “Advancing…
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Students Trained in Abuja to Champion Energy Efficiency in Schools & Communities
SEO Riders – “NextGen Energy Champions” Program Cultivates Youth Leadership in Energy Conservation – Practical Training Covers Clean Tech, Smart Energy Use, and Climate Advocacy – Ambitious Plan to Reach All 774 LGAs Through Student Energy Clubs Nationwide A new initiative called “NextGen Energy Champions: Raising Africa’s Next Energy Sustainability Champions” has been launched in…
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FG Calls for Collaboration to Strengthen Environmental Governance and Climate Action
SEO Riders – Federal Government Urges States, Agencies & Partners to Deepen Environmental Oversight – Minister Emphasises Nature-Based Solutions, Ecosystem Restoration & Inclusive Policies – Renewed Hope Agenda Aligns with Green Economy, Circular Economy & Clean Cooking Goals The Federal Government, through the Minister of Environment (Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal) and other officials, has reiterated…
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Global Plastic Treaty Talks in Geneva Collapse Amid Disagreements Over Production Caps and Chemical Controls
SEO Riders – Negotiators Deadlocked Over Whether to Limit Plastic Production or Just Improve Waste Management – Oil-Producing Countries Reject Binding Limits, Push for Narrower Scope Treaty – Civil Society Calls for Urgent Renewed Diplomacy After “Blow to Multilateralism” After 11 days of negotiations in Geneva, countries failed to reach an agreement on a legally…