Biodiversity

Floods Ravage Kwara Rice Farms: Millions Lost, Government Steps In

Leave a Comment / Agriculture, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Environmental Issues, Flooding, Kwara State of Harmony, Nigeria /

Massive floods in Patigi and Shonga areas of Kwara State have wreaked havoc on rice farmlands, leading to losses worth millions of naira and throwing communities into despair. In Patigi’s Sanchita village, farmers like Idris Mohammed and Mohammed Usman described the devastation caused by floods resulting from water released from the Jebba Dam. The calamity […]

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Driving Sustainability: ARE Champions Circular Battery Management in Emerging Markets

Leave a Comment / Africa, Biodiversity, Clean Energy, Climate Action, Climate Change, Climate Change Activist, Economy, Environmental Issues, Greener Future /

The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) is leading the charge for a greener Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) industry, calling on stakeholders to adopt its groundbreaking Circularity Guideline. This initiative aims to establish high standards for managing end-of-life batteries, with a focus on quality, durability, warranties, maintenance, repair, and sound recycling practices. Organizations, companies, and other

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UNEP: Key Environmental Events and Conferences for Q4 2024

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As the world faces escalating climate crises, the final quarter of 2024 will be critical for advancing global environmental action. Major international conferences, including the UN Climate Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, and the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, will focus on climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution. Key discussions at COP29

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The Destructive Impact of Over-Logging in West African States

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In recent years, the West African region has grappled with the detrimental effects of over-logging, presenting a significant threat to its ecosystems, biodiversity, and socio-economic stability. This practice, driven by the growing demand for timber, paper, and other forest products, has resulted in severe environmental degradation and has raised concerns about the long-term sustainability of

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COP28 UAE PRESIDENCY ANNOUNCES PRIORITY AROUND WATER TO DRIVE WATER UP THE CLIMATE AGENDA

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Abdulquadir Jimoh The COP28, short for the 28th Conference of the Parties, was a significant event that aimed to address the global challenges of climate change and its impact on the planet\’s water resources. Taking place in the United Arab Emirates, this conference emphasized the urgent need to prioritize water-related issues on the climate change

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GEF2023: GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY FRAMEWORK FUND REVOLUTIONIZES CONSERVATION EFFORTS WORLDWIDE

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The GEF Assembly, the annual gathering of the Global Environment Facility, was abuzz with excitement. Representatives from all corners of the globe had convened to discuss pressing environmental issues and collectively find solutions to combat them. The year was 2023, a critical time when biodiversity was facing acute threats. The Guardian Newspaper had earlier reported

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