Author: sharma
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Pope Francis: Having Climate Justice Through Faith and Action
– Pope Francis’s Environmental Legacy – Laudato Si’ and the Church’s Climate Advocacy – Faith-Based Approaches to Climate Justice Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, was a pivotal figure in integrating climate justice into the core teachings of the Catholic Church. From the onset of his papacy…
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Botswana and AfDB Strengthen Partnership for Industrialization
– Botswana’s Vision 2036: Advancing Economic Transformation – AfDB’s $1 Billion Support for Botswana’s Industrial Growth – Strategic Initiatives to Enhance Botswana’s Infrastructure and Private Sector Botswana and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have reaffirmed their strategic partnership to accelerate the country’s transition towards a private sector-led economy. During a high-level meeting on April 15,…
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Smallholder Women Farmers Advocate for Agricultural Fund
– Empowering Nigerian Women in Agriculture – Enhancing Food Security through Support for Female Farmers – Bridging the Gender Gap in Agricultural Financing Smallholder women farmers in Nigeria are urging the government to provide targeted interventions through the Agricultural Development Fund to address the challenges they face in accessing resources and support. Despite constituting a…
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France Grants €149M to Lhyfe for Green Hydrogen Plant in Le Havre
– Lhyfe’s Green Horizon Project Secures Record Funding – Le Havre to Host Major Green Hydrogen Production Facility – French Government Backs Renewable Energy Transition The French government has officially awarded a €149 million grant to Lhyfe for its Green Horizon project, aiming to establish a large-scale green hydrogen production plant near the Grand Canal…
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Security Agencies Engage Rivers Communities to Safeguard Pipelines
– Collaborative Efforts Enhance Pipeline Security in Rivers State – Community Involvement Key to Protecting National Infrastructure – Dialogue Between Security Forces and Locals Aims to Prevent Vandalism On April 17, 2025, security agencies in Rivers State commenced engagement with communities in Gokana Local Government Area to protect pipelines and critical national assets from vandalism.…
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NGO Urges Governments to Prioritize Data Analysis for Effective Environmental Monitoring
– Enhancing Environmental Monitoring through Data Analysis – Strengthening Climate Resilience with Data-Driven Strategies – Promoting Evidence-Based Environmental Policies On April 18, 2025, an environmental NGO called on governments to prioritize data analysis to improve environmental monitoring and policymaking. The organization emphasized that leveraging data analytics can enhance the accuracy of environmental assessments, leading to…
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Private Sector Invests N760bn in Nigeria’s CNG Initiative
– Nigeria’s CNG Initiative Attracts Significant Private Investment – Compressed Natural Gas Program Generates Thousands of Jobs – Expansion of CNG Conversion Centers Across Nigeria The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) have commended the Federal Government’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative for attracting approximately N760 billion (about $491 million) in private investments over the past year.…
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Adaptation Fund Approves Record $137M for Climate Projects
– Climate Finance Boosts Global Adaptation Efforts – Increased Funding for Developing Nations’ Climate Resilience – Adaptation Fund Enhances Support for Vulnerable Communities The Adaptation Fund Board has approved a record-breaking $137 million for new climate adaptation projects, marking the highest funding allocation in its history. This decision, made during the 44th Board meeting held…
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Planetary Technologies Halts St. Ives Bay Carbon Capture Project
– Community Pushback Leads to Cancellation of Ocean Alkalinity Experiment – Concerns Over Marine Ecosystem Impact Stop Geoengineering Trial – Transparency Issues and Environmental Risks Undermine Carbon Capture Initiative Planetary Technologies, a Canadian firm, has ceased its carbon capture trial in St. Ives Bay, Cornwall, following significant community opposition. The project involved dispersing magnesium hydroxide…
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South African Embassy in Brazil Hosts Climate Delegation
– Amplifying Community-Led Renewable Energy Initiatives – Integrating Grassroots Perspectives into Climate Policy – Promoting Energy Equity through International Collaboration On April 18, 2025, the South African Embassy in Brazil convened a climate delegation to spotlight grassroots energy justice solutions. The event aimed to amplify youth and community-led renewable energy initiatives, ensuring that grassroots climate…