Tag: Climate Change
Capacity building remains one of our main approaches to tackle climate change- LASG
Wahab stated that the masterclass is not just about learning, it is about shaping the state's response to climate change…
How climate change fuels communal clashes in Nigeria – Amb. Kayinajah Inyang
At the ongoing COP 30 climate conference in Brazil, Youth Climate Ambassador Kayinajah Inyang said at a high-level side event…
Unseen consequences of climate change on pregnancy
They cautioned that temperatures exceeding 25°C can pose multiple health challenges for pregnant women, particularly severe dehydration, which could adversely…
Tinubu to World Leaders: Climate Action can’t wait, the time is now
President Tinubu expressed appreciation to international partners, especially the United Nations and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), for their technical…
Experts link sugary drinks industry to climate change
“Plastics don’t biodegrade. They take hundreds of years to break down. They build up in the environment, damaging soil, poisoning…
Why doctors should embrace climate centric innovation – Dr. Salako
He urged the National Association of Resident Doctors to lead the charge in embracing climate-centric innovations to safeguard the health…
Africa faces massive Poverty and Economic hardship in the name of fighting Climate Change
Phasing out fossil fuels in Africa also would be harmful to the many international and indigenous oil and gas companies…
Climate change: Adeleke advocates stronger roles for sub-national governments
The Osun State Governor who made the observations yesterday while hosting a delegation of the Green Growth Africa Sustainability Network…
Climate change: Lagos to plant 5,000 trees in one year
“It’s something that we must as a government deliberately set out a strategy to do. Tree planting should be a…
World Environment Day: Lagos urges residents to plant trees to mitigate climate change
The Lagos State Government on Thursday reiterated the urgent need for everyone to focus on tree planting in order to…
Heat wave: Experts urge Nigerians to restore forest habitats in homes
“Let us bear in mind that any increase in temperature level will have consequences on water level as well as…
Climate change: Minister urges swift action on water sector
She underscored the significance of adopting proactive measures, including state-level action plans and a climate rationale, to secure external funding…
Climate change: Kaduna to resume monthly sanitation exercise
“We agree to bring back monthly sanitation across the state immediately after we resume plenary. It is mandatory to save…
“Ports of Kill…” How Airports Fuel Climate Change In Nigeria
Experts say aviation and its infrastructure alone aren’t responsible for the climate crises. But they are a huge contributory factor.…
Pope Francis spits fire, blasts climate change sceptics
In “Laudato Si,” Francis called for an “ecological conversion” and denounced environmental destruction, social injustice, and consumerism.
Kenyan President Ruto leads first African Climate Summit
Today's highlight is the opening session titled "The Power of the Potential," which will set the stage for the African…
Lagos unfolds strategic plan for Climate Change mitigation
By Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has restated his administration’s commitment to working closely with experts, organizations, and the…
Pope urges world leaders to tackle climate change
In his seminal 2015 encyclical "Laudato Si," he observed that the planet was "becoming more and more like an enormous…
Why African countries remained most exposed to adverse impact of Climate Change – NILDS DG
According to Sulaiman, Climate change is today’s single most important challenge, but noted that many countries are still quite poorly…
Africa needs $2.7trn to finance climate change by 2030 – Adesina
According to the bank president, climate change is causing tremendous havoc in many parts of the continent.
How Nigeria can invest in sustainability of planet earth
According to him, technologies such as solar, wind, and geothermal, as well as investments in railways, bicycle parts, wind, and…
Reasons food waste should be avoided during yuletide – Global warming expert
Terungwa further stated that in addition to money being wasted, discarded food has negative impacts on the environment, contributing to…
Osinbajo redefines social justice implications of climate change
Beyond the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions globally, efforts being undertaken to address climate change must also take into consideration…
UK to provide £200m for Africa’s climate finance
“This new mechanism from the African Development Bank will see vital funds delivered to those most affected by the impacts…
Tiktok committed to building environmentally aware generation
TikTok is at the forefront of giving their community the platform to help drive awareness and advocacy around sustainability and…
Indian PM Modi launches Mission LiFE to fight climate change
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched Mission LiFE (Lifestyle For Environment) in the presence of visiting U.N. Secretary-General…
Buhari inaugurates national council on climate change
He highlighted the losses and damage caused by the recent increasing floods in several parts of the country, as well…
Climate change: U.S commits to supporting Nigeria
Kerry said that the government had signed Clean Energy Demand Initiative, to promote cleaner air, adding that the citizens would…
Africa loses 15% GDP to climate change
Urama reiterated the need for the global community to meet its 100-billion-dollar commitment to help the developing countries and African…
U.S. Senate passes Inflation Reduction Bill
Democrats have drawn harsh attacks from Republicans over the legislation's $430 billion in new spending and roughly $740 billion in…