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African nations seek increased climate financing ahead of COP29 summit
By Faridat Salifu
As the world gears up for the upcoming U.N. COP 29 summit, African countries are intensifying…
UN chief to push for more climate action at Pacific leaders’ summit
The UN secretary general, António Guterres, will attend a Pacific leaders’ summit this week in Tonga with a focus…
Malawi receives $11.2m insurance payout for El Nino-linked drought disaster
The Malawian government has received an insurance payout of $11.2 million for a crippling El Nino-linked drought…
Nigerian govt sets up climate portal to stem wasteful spending on COP29
By Faridat Salifu
President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of the Climate Accountability and Transparency…
African scientists warn of surge in mosquito-borne diseases amid climate…
The African continent is facing a rise in mosquito-borne infections, including malaria and dengue fever, which is…
Panellists at BCG Roundtable seek solutions to bridge Africa’s…
By Faridat Salifu
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) recently highlighted the pressing need to address the…
Climate change: Plant different crop varieties to prevent losses, Centre…
National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB) has advised farmers to plant different varieties…
Climate change fuelled deadly India landslides, say scientists
Monsoon rains battered the southern coastal state of Kerala and triggered landslides on July 30, burying homes and…
Green transition: Egypt inaugurates environmental and climate policy…
Egypt’s Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad has inaugurated the first meeting of the Environmental and Climate…
“Ours is a green govt pursuing robust climate agenda” –…
By Our Reporter
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke on Monday flaunted his administration's record as…