United Nations Urgent Call to Confront Climate Crisis
The call to confront climate meltdown globally is getting more frantic than before. Everything is changing – it is hair raising! In the chilling lead-up to the UN climate change conference (COP28), Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sounded the…
A visit to some of the world coldest corners – Fortune Omosola
The seven coldest corners you can imagine on earth are on earth. Funny right? In other words, there are places on earth that would freeze fire. Don’t dare the snaps, welcome. In these frosty realms temperatures plunge to mind-numbing numbers. The…
Nigeria empowers voices as it marks World Children’s Day
The World Children’s Day 2023 has given another mileage to issues around child rights and climate change issues. In a groundbreaking nationwide celebration, Nigeria marked World Children’s Day 2023 by addressing the pressing issues of child…
The nexus of food security and climate action
The nexus of food security and climate action lies in resilience. In the rearview mirror of recent events, the intricate dance between food security and climate action has taken center stage, revealing a narrative where the fate of our plates is…
Paris Peace Forum: Bringing forward the unkind rhetorics of a parched earth
Paris Peace forum 2023 will be another opportunity to discuss the unkind rhetorics of a parched earth. In the last few decades, climate change impact has become a complex subject but it is better simplified when we look at how our environment has changed…
The Urgency of Climate Action: Facing the Inescapable truth
The Urgency of Climate Action is so yesterday. A recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on the catastrophic impact of human actions on the environment leaves no room for ambiguity: “It is unequivocal that human…
Sustainable economies flourish on a value system
Sustainable economies across the world need a firm value system to thrive. There is no need gainsaying that. Each time I happen to reflect on the current state of things in Nigeria and how much awareness we have about changing things and making things…
India’s triumph over open defecation: What Nigeria must do
India’s triumph over open defecation is a model for those struggling in the mire of it. Open defecation which is an act of relieving oneself in the open rather than in a proper toilet, has been a global concern for decades, with several countries…
Biodiversity burden and a call to action
Biodiversity must be refreshed. “Don’t sleep while you cook.” This seemingly paradoxical phrase isn’t about culinary advice, but rather a fervent call to action for policymakers to swiftly address the critical issue of…
Nigeria’s Environmental Sustainability Is Imperative
Nigeria, often referred to as the “Giant of Africa” for its sheer size and economic potential, stands at a critical crossroads. The nation is grappling with the choice of either embracing environmental sustainability or facing the grim…