Tag: #ClimateAction
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AFRICA SHINES AT G20 SUMMIT IN JOHANNESBURG, SIGNALING RISING GLOBAL INFLUENCE—NUSA PRESIDENT SPEAKS OUT
Mr Smart Nwobi, President General of the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA), hailed the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg as a historic milestone that marked Africa’s readiness to lead in global economic governance. He praised President Cyril Ramaphosa and South Africa for hosting the first-ever G20 on African soil, calling the event a testament to…
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VICE-PRESIDENT KASHIM SHETTIMA DEPARTS JOHANNESBURG FOR LUANDA TO REPRESENT PRESIDENT TINUBU AT AU-EU SUMMIT
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has left Johannesburg, South Africa, heading to Luanda, Angola, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 7th African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Summit. This follows his attendance at the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, where he stood in for the President during key discussions on global economic reforms, critical minerals governance,…
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ENDING HUNGER BY 2030 COSTS LESS THAN 1% OF MILITARY SPENDING!
Ending world hunger by 2030 would only cost $93 billion a year less than 1% of what the world has spent on military budgets over the past decade. Yet, by 2026, a staggering 318 million people could face crisis levels of hunger or worse, more than double the number from 2019. International support is slow,…
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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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UNESCO URGES NIGERIAN STATES TO PROMOTE GREEN LIVELIHOODS FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Dr. Jean-Paul Abiaga, UNESCO Representative to Nigeria, has called on state governments managing Nigeria’s biosphere reserves to boost biodiversity conservation by encouraging green and sustainable livelihoods. Speaking at a biodiversity business training in communities around the Omo Biosphere Reserve in Ogun State, Abiaga emphasized conservation as central to UNESCO’s mandate to protect biodiversity while supporting…
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ZAMFARA NUJ URGES GOVERNMENT TO SUPPLY FERTILIZERS TIMELY, FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE TO TACKLE FOOD SHORTAGE
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zamfara Council, has called on the state government to ensure timely distribution of fertilizers and farming inputs at subsidized rates to boost agricultural productivity. Speaking after the union’s congress in Gusau, Chairman Ibrahim Maizare and Secretary Ibrahim Gada emphasized the importance of agriculture in addressing food shortages facing the…
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LAGOS RESIDENTS SOUND ALARM OVER WORSENING AIR POLLUTION AMID URBAN GROWTH
Lagos is grappling with severe air quality issues caused by rapid urbanisation, with residents across the state calling for urgent action to tackle indiscriminate waste burning, vehicular emissions, and poor sanitation practices. From Ikorodu to Sasha and Oshodi to Alagbado, plumes of smoke from burning refuse, exhaust fumes, and industrial pollutants linger in the air,…
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UNEP SOUNDS ALARM ON CLIMATE ADAPTATION FUNDING GAP: DEVELOPING NATIONS FACE MASSIVE SHORTFALL
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has issued a stark warning in its Adaptation Gap Report 2025, revealing that developing countries will need over $310 billion annually by 2035 to tackle worsening climate impacts a figure more than 12 times the current funding levels. Titled “Running on Empty”, the report highlights that while more countries…
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ABU ZARIA STUDENT TURNS TO CHARCOAL PRODUCTION AMID HARDSHIP, CALLS FOR SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY
Joshua Christopher, an undergraduate Chemistry student at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, shared that economic hardship pushed him into charcoal production, which is now his main source of livelihood as he pursues his degree. Speaking during a field visit to Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Joshua explained the charcoal process and highlighted the environmental…
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FCT TO HOST AFRICA CLIMATE FORUM 2025, DRIVING GREEN TRANSITION SOLUTIONS
The Federal Capital Territory will host the Africa Climate Forum (ACF) 2025 from October 14-15, bringing together governments, investors, innovators, and civil society to develop practical solutions for Africa’s green transition. Prof. George Nwangwu of the Global Centre for Law, Business and Economy says this year’s theme, “Bolder, Greener and Better Steps,” focuses on closing…
