Tag: #ClimateAction
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NIGERIA’S WASTE CRISIS: EXPERTS PUSH DIGITAL FIX FOR 87,000 TONNES OF DAILY TRASH
With Nigeria producing mountains of waste every single day, experts say the real question isn’t “where does it go?” but “why aren’t we managing it smarter, faster, and digitally?” Nigeria is drowning in trash—about 87,671 tonnes of it daily—and experts now say the way out is not just more bins, but smarter tech and smarter…
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FROM RESERVES TO CLASSROOMS: OYO PUSHES FOREST CONSERVATION TO COMMUNITIES
Saving forests in Oyo now starts in schools, homes, and neighborhoods not just protected reserves. Oyo State is rethinking forest conservation. With urban expansion, illegal logging, and farming pressuring reserves, experts say the fight to save forests must extend beyond official parks into classrooms, farms, and local communities. At this year’s International Day of Forests…
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ACTIVISTS USE ECO-COMEDY TO TACKLE NIGERIA’S ENVIRONMENT CRISIS
When laughter meets activism—environmentalists are turning humour into a tool for change. In Benin, environmental groups are taking a lighter approach to a serious problem. The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) organised an eco-comedy show to raise awareness about Nigeria’s escalating ecological crisis. Nnimmo Bassey explained that traditional advocacy alone isn’t enough. “Eco-comedy isn’t…
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NEMA STEPS UP DISASTER PREPAREDNESS WITH 2026 CLIMATE OUTLOOK
Nigeria is taking proactive measures to beat floods and climate risks with NEMA’s new 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction strategy. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) convened a high-level technical session to review the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) and lessons from the 2025 After-Action Review (AAR). The initiative marks a shift from reactive response to…
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FLOOD DEATHS DROP SHARPLY AS NEMA CREDITS EARLY WARNINGS
Nigeria recorded a dramatic fall in flood fatalities in 2025 — and emergency managers say better forecasts and faster action made the difference. The National Emergency Management Agency says proactive mitigation strategies cut flood-related deaths to 241 in 2025, down from over 1,000 in 2024. Speaking in Abuja during an After-Action Review of climate disasters,…
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UN CHIEF URGES ACP NATIONS TO REBUILD TRUST IN GLOBAL COOPERATION
António Guterres calls on African, Caribbean and Pacific nations to unite for climate action, development and fair global finance. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged African, Caribbean and Pacific states to restore trust in multilateralism and strengthen collaboration to tackle global challenges. Speaking at the OACPS summit in Equatorial Guinea, Guterres said the bloc—representing 1.5…
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BRAZIL TRIALS CLEAN FUEL SHIFT TO REPLACE DIESEL IN CITY FLEETS
A Brazilian city is putting cleaner transport to the test—swapping diesel for renewable biofuel made from waste oils, soy, and animal fats in a push for greener streets. In a bold climate move, Brazil has launched a pilot project in Passo Fundo to replace diesel with renewable biofuel across parts of its municipal vehicle fleet.…
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EHCON ROLLS OUT AIR QUALITY RULES TO CUT EMISSIONS NATIONWIDE
Cleaner air is now a top priority as Environmental Health Council of Nigeria unveils new guidelines to slash carbon emissions across key sectors.* EHCON has introduced new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality across Nigeria. Registrar Yakubu Baba says the target is ambitious—cut emissions by up to…
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TÜRKİYE MOVES TO BAN SINGLE-USE PLASTICS BY YEAR-END
Türkiye is set to phase out common disposable plastics—forks, spoons, straws, plates, and cotton buds—following the EU’s Single-Use Plastics directive, as part of its environmental push. The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change says the regulation, now in draft form, could cut 1.5 million tons of carbon emissions annually and save around $44 million…
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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…
