African Officials Seek Climate Finance from Rich Nations at COP29
Financing is at the forefront of COP29 in Baku, where many are hoping to reach an agreement that unlocks trillions of dollars to help less...
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Foundation Aims to Combat Single-Use Plastic Pollution
A non-profit organisation, Printrite Foundation for Sustainable Environment and Education has launched an initiative aimed at reducing the environmental impact of single-use plastics. The initiative...
Protesters Demand Climate Finance Justice at COP29
Around 50 demonstrators gathered at the entrance of the COP29 venue this morning, urging wealthy nations to uphold their financial commitments for climate change adaptation...
Lagos Shuts Down Ikorodu Establishments for Environmental Violations
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday shut down several establishments in Ikorodu, including bakeries, hotels, bars, churches, and a quarry site, over violations of environmental...
Panelists Urge Sustained Climate Action in Africa
Panelists at this year’s Africa Climate Summit called to maintain and amplify momentum from last year’s event, at which leaders called for initiatives to advance...
SEforALL CEO Makes TIME100 Climate Champions List
TIME magazine has named the Chief Executive Officer of Sustainable Energy for All and Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, Damilola Ogunbiyi, among its...
COP29: Nations Approve New Carbon Market Rules
Governments at the COP29 talks approved Monday new UN standards for international carbon markets in a key step toward allowing countries to trade credits to...
World leaders gather at UN climate conference amid notable absences
At the COP29 conference in Baku, some of the world’s most influential figures are notably absent, including leaders from China, the United States, India, Germany,...
Indonesia Plans 75GW of Renewable Energy in 15 Years
Indonesia plans to offer to international investors opportunities to build 75 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power in the country in the next 15 years, its...
AfDB Prioritizes Climate Finance, Natural Capital Accounting at COP29
The world’s largest annual climate conference opens in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday, with African nations ramping up efforts to tackle climate change. At COP29, the...