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‘Act local to go global’ provides universal theme for World Cities Day
The actions cities take locally to create a sustainable world will reverberate globally, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, said…
FG to sanction IOCs for environmental pollution
The Federal Government yesterday said it is set to institute an environmental task force on oil pollution, and…
FG inaugurates policy on waste battery management
FG inaugurates policy on waste battery management The Federal Government inaugurated the National Policy Waste Battery Management and…
Sanwo-Olu inaugurates ISO certified environmental laboratory
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, inaugurated a government-owned International Standards Organisations (ISO) certified environmental laboratory. The…
Climate change: No ‘credible pathway’ to 1.5°C limit, UNEP warns
National pledges to reduce harmful emissions offer little hope of avoiding climate disaster, UN climate experts said on…
‘Game changer’ ideas on water, sustainability, centre-stage ahead of water conference
Some 1,200 scientists, representatives of the private sector and civil society met at UN Headquarters in New York,…
Circular economy innovation partnership unveils business platform
The Circular Economy Innovation Partnership (CEIP) has unveiled its new initiative, the Circular Business Platform following the conclusion…
Plastics are piling up in soil across the world, warns UNEP
Plastics used in farming activities are accumulating in agricultural soil worldwide at an alarming rate, a new report…
FG inaugurates national logo, lists top priorities, expectations for COP27
The Federal Government on Friday inaugurated COP27 National Logo and listed top expectations and priorities to achieve from…
WEF, UN-Habitat partner to unlock public-private investment in cities
The World Economic Forum (WEF), and UN-Habitat, yesterday launched the Global Partnership for Local Investment (GPLI), to accelerate…