The world is mandating a one-size-fits-all approach to climate change that doesn’t take into consideration Cameroon’s right to make the most of its low-carbon natural gas resources or the continent’s need to eradicate energy poverty. The African Energy Chamber welcomes an honest and open discussion where Africans have a say in which functional solutions are […]
Notorious kingpin of wildlife crime syndicate jailed for 14 years in Malawi LONDON: The kingpin of one of Southern Africa’s most prolific wildlife trafficking syndicates was today sentenced to serve 14 years in prison in Malawi. Chinese national Yunhua Lin was the head of the ‘Lin-Zhang gang’, which has been operating out of Malawi
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ENVIRONMENT: Ten billion tonnes of plastic pollution bomb ticking away —- Study Humans have to date produced a staggering 10 billion tonnes of plastic – of which about six billion tonnes is now a plastic waste in landfill sites or polluting the open environment. In its new report The Truth Behind Trash: The
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On Friday, environmental activists and citizens across the continent took part in a host of events, in solidarity with the Global climate strikes, highlighting the need for urgent climate action. The events took place in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Togo, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria. While the events addressed varying issues in the host
Commitment Represents Company’s Latest Action on Climate Stewardship Marriott International, Inc. has announced it has submitted its letter to the Science Based Targets initiative, committing to: Set science-based emissions reduction targets across all scopes, in line with 1.5°C emissions scenarios; and Set a long-term science-based target to reach net-zero value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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By Dr. Diamantino Pedro Azevedo In eight days from today, OPEC will mark its 61st birthday. On the 14th of September 1960, in the Al-Shaab Hall in Baghdad, the five visionary founders of our Organization brought OPEC into being. Over the subsequent decades, many words have been used to describe the significance of our Organization’s
NCF sets to charge over 2000 youths on ecosystem restoration There have been consistent galvanized efforts by the global community towards ecosystem restoration since the declaration of 2021–2030 as the Decade of Ecosystem Restoration by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In line with this, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) through the instrumentality of its
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Financial flow for clean energy development in developing countries hits $12bn By Eyo Nsima Director, UNDP Rome, Centre for Sustainable Development, Musonda Mumba has disclosed that the Global financial flow for the development of clean energy in developing nations has risen to $12 billion. Mumba spoke at a webinar session with the theme: “Energy-Development nexus:
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Climate action will enhance competitiveness, spark innovation, create jobs By HE Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo It is my pleasure to welcome you to OPEC’s 4th Technical Workshop on Climate Change. It is good to see so many familiar faces joining us for this very timely discussion. We are very pleased to see participants from some
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NCF engages a business development specialist to boost its team The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), the foremost environmental NGO dedicated to nature conservation and biodiversity resources management has engaged a seasoned business development expert to lead its Business Development and Communications team. Mr. Uchenna Chika Achunine was the Executive Director of, Centre for Memories (CFM)
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