Category: Weather
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GERMAN CHANCELLOR MERZ FACES BACKLASH FOR BELÉM REMARKS, URGED TO APOLOGIZE
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked outrage after making disparaging comments about Belém, host city of the UN Climate Conference in Brazil. After attending COP30, Merz told journalists none wanted to stay in Belém, calling Germany “one of the most beautiful countries” and implying Belém lacked appeal. His remarks drew sharp criticism from Brazilian President…
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NIGERIA DOUBLES DOWN ON GREEN ECONOMY TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE
Tenioye Majekodunmi, Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), says Nigeria is ramping up efforts to advance the green economy as a key strategy to mitigate climate change. Speaking at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil, she emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to environmental sustainability through renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and waste…
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COP30 DELEGATES CALL FOR SUSTAINABLE COOLING AND AI TO TACKLE CLIMATE CRISIS
At the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), delegates urgently urged for widespread adoption of sustainable cooling solutions and strategic use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to combat the escalating climate emergency. AI is already aiding farmers with drought prediction and crop management, though concerns rise over the environmental costs of training large models and powering…
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COP30 URGES GLOBAL UNITY TO ACCELERATE CLIMATE ACTION IN THE AMAZON
Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change, has called on countries at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, to reach consensus on all critical issues. In a statement, Stiell emphasized the importance of being fully ready for climate cooperation and speeding up the implementation of the Paris Agreement across…
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GATES FOUNDATION COMMITS $1.4 BILLION TO HELP SMALLHOLDER FARMERS ADAPT TO CLIMATE CHANGE
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a $1.4 billion, four-year investment to support smallholder farmers across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia in adapting to climate change. The announcement was made at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil. This funding will provide innovative tools such as AI-powered weather forecasts, digital advisory…
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FG TARGETS CLIMATE-RESILIENT CROPS TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY
The Federal Government is stepping up efforts to increase sustainable crop yields by focusing on climate-resilient and disease-tolerant crops that can withstand pests, diseases, and extreme weather. Minister of State for Agriculture, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, outlined these commitments at the 47th National Council on Agricultural and Food Security meeting in Kaduna, themed “Food Sovereignty and…
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TYPHOON KALMAEGI DEVASTATES PHILIPPINES WITH FLOODING, KILLS OVER 40
Typhoon Kalmaegi, locally called Tino, hammered the Philippines on November 4, 2025, causing severe flooding that submerged homes up to their roofs, swept away cars, and displaced nearly 60,000 people. The Office of Civil Defence reported at least 40 deaths mainly in the Central Visayas region, with victims drowned, struck by falling trees, or electrocuted.…
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NIGERIAN METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY (NiMet) WARNS OF DUST HAZE AND THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS NIGERIA
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast dust haze and isolated thunderstorms in many parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday. Citizens are advised to stay alert and take appropriate safety precautions. NiMet predicts slight dust haze over Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, and parts of Kaduna States on Monday, with sunny skies expected…
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AFRICAN STAKEHOLDERS UNITE FOR URGENT CLIMATE ACTION AHEAD OF COP30
Ahead of the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, African stakeholders have adopted a powerful seven-point communiqué calling for urgent, coordinated climate action that balances ambition with Africa’s development needs. The statement, released by the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), emphasizes the importance of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) as practical roadmaps…
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WHO AND PARTNERS URGE URGENT CLIMATE ACTION TO GUARD GLOBAL HEALTH: 2025 LANCET COUNTDOWN REPORT SOUNDS ALARM
The World Health Organization (WHO) and global allies warn world leaders that neglecting climate adaptation is already costing millions of lives, straining economies, and damaging ecosystems, according to the 2025 Lancet Countdown report released ahead of COP30. Titled “Running on Empty”, the report highlights 12 out of 20 key health risk indicators reaching record highs…
