climate change
4 days ago
Global television audiences who tune in for their local weather reports today are in for a surprise – a special forecast from the year 2050. While the format is familiar, the forecasts – anchored by children – are not. These young TV meteorologists joined the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for its newly Weather Kids campaign, created…
4 days ago
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Dr Kenneth Opara, has stated that the private sector plays a pivotal role in climate change, especially in unlocking new growth opportunities, job creation and sustainable agriculture.
23 Mar
In recent years, we have noticed more heatwaves in Nigeria and this matches up with what is happening around the world due to climate change. These heatwaves are characterised by high temperatures that last a long time.
21 Mar
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have commemorated 2024 World Meteorological Day. At the event held on Thursday, 21st of March at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, the Director General/ Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, said the reason for commemorating the day ahead…
20 Mar
Nearly four out of every five businesses in many of the emerging countries most vulnerable to the impacts of the climate emergency are already suffering the consequences of a rapidly changing environment.
12 Mar
With climate change disrupting weather patterns and jeopardising food security, scientists are equipping themselves with the knowledge and skills to leverage advanced crop models and climate data.
5 Mar
Innovators, investors and world leaders are set to converge on Silicon Valley, California, United States of America, this month to discuss the future of Africa at the African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2024 (ADIS24).
4 Mar
As the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) came to a close in Nairobi, Kenya at the weekend, the world’s policymakers have set the global environmental agenda to address climate change crisis.
1 Mar
The federal government has said it is determined to build stronger ties with the European Union (EU) to tackle developmental issues affecting the country.
26 Feb
Enugu State government has appointed the Director, Centre for Climate Change and Development, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Prof Chukwumerije Okereke, as the Special Adviser on Climate Policy and Sustainable Development.
20 Feb
The world needs "trillions" of dollars to spur on the green transition and tackle global warming, the head of last year's COP28 climate talks said Tuesday, warning that political momentum can evaporate without clear action.
13 Feb
A massive methane leak from landfill waste dumps around the world is posing a significant threat to the climate, according to a new study. Organic waste like food scraps, wood, card, paper, and garden waste releases methane when it decomposes without oxygen. Methane, also known as natural gas, is a crucial focus for climate action…