Tag: Climate Change
Thunberg reaches land after 15-day yacht journey to U.S.
Teenage climate activist, Greta Thunberg, has reached the coast of New York after undertaking a 15-day, zero-carbon yacht journey across…
Scientists warn coastal cities like Lagos: Retreat now or face chaos
Three environmental scientists have warned people living in coastal cities, such as Lagos, to beat a retreat now or face…
Renewable energy: Expert tasks FG to support Nigerians
A renewable energy expert, Mr Olu Adenodi, has urged the Federal Government to support Nigerians through loans and other financial…
Plant a tree to celebrate memorable events – Sanwo-Olu
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Sunday urged residents to plant trees to celebrate memorarable events to ensure safer,…
We can’t afford to delay action on climate change – Mohammed
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ms Amina Mohammed, on Monday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, called for “unequivocal’’…
IITA wants reduction of green house gas to mitigate climate change
Dr Saethre May-Guri, the Deputy Director-General, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)’s Research for Development, Ibadan, has emphasised the need…
Fiji PM says $100bn needed annually to tackle climate change
Fijian Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama, on Monday said at least 100 billion dollars would be needed yearly worldwide by 2020…
Indigenous group in Australia takes climate change concerns to UN
A group of Indigenous Australians that accuses the country’s government of breaching its human rights by failing to act on…
Climate change to blame for dwindling water resources – Kenya
Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto on Wednesday said that climate change was to blame for shrinking water resources in the…
Climate Change: ENDENET, Global Greengrants Fund boosts journalists’ capacity on reportage
An NGO, EnviroNews Development Network (ENDENET), in collaboration with an international public charity, Global Greengrants Fund, have deepened the knowledge…
Climate change: London protesters plan to ‘shut down’ Heathrow airport
Climate activists in Britain plan to take their protest to Heathrow Airport on Friday after days of demonstrations in central…
Corporate organistions urged to embrace Climate Finance
A climate change Consultant, Mr Stanley Igwebuike, has urged corporate organisations in the country to embrace climate finance to access…
Schoolchildren march against climate change in the Netherlands
Several thousand schoolchildren took part in a protest march against climate change in the Netherlands, police said on Thursday.
Climate Change: We are running out of time, we must agree on action now -UN Secretary Gen.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said it will “not only be immoral, but suicidal”, should the world body fail to…
Climate change: World in ‘deep trouble’ – Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the world is in “deep trouble’’ due to climate change.
UN-member nations must rededicate to confront Climate Change
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday in Katowice, Poland, said no country can confront climate change alone, urging UN-member countries…
World not on track to slow climate change – UN warns
The UN weather agency says the world is heading in the wrong direction to slow climate change after another year…
Emerging cities could attract $29trn in climate-cash – World Bank
Cities in emerging markets could attract $29 trillion in climate-related investments like green buildings and electric vehicles over the next…
Climate Change to cause Australia water management crisis
Severe drought and extreme weather conditions will become the norm in Australia unless global warming is mitigated, a report warned…
Association releases plan to help tackle climate change
The World Cement Association (WCA) on Monday releases an Action Plan for delivering its contribution to the objectives of the…
Climate Change: Ambode calls for lifestyle change to attain sustainable environment
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has urged the people to change their lifestyle in favour of nature…
Climate change: Nigeria seeks international community support
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has called on the international community to partner with Nigeria to end poverty, fight…
Climate change: Rep. seeks appropriate responses from decision makers
Rep. Samuel Onuigbo, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Climate Change said on Tuesday that adequate and appropriate actions…
Africa worst hit by climate change – UN report
UN says Africa is the worst hit region with climate change resulting to the biggest impact on acute food insecurity…
Climate change: NGO calls for more attention
The Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), an NGO, has called on aspirants vying for political offices…
Climate change: China launches new marine satellite
China sent a new marine satellite into orbit on Friday to help improve understanding of maritime waters and climate change.
Global economy can reap $26trn by fighting climate change – Okonjo-Iweala
Former Finance Minister of Nigeria and Co-Chair of the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says…
UN climate change talks begin in Bangkok
The UN Climate Change Conference convened in Bangkok on Tuesday amid calls for greater progress and increased responsibility from developed…
Climate change: Governments need to improve on “modest” progress – UN
UN says Governments need to improve on the “modest” progress made so far in determining climate change guidelines.
Climate change: Pakistan, India hold water talks
Pakistan and India are holding a fresh round of talks to sort out disputes over water resources from rivers that…