Nigeria Reasserts Climate Leadership in Brazil, Eyes $3 Billion Boost from Carbon Finance
Nigeria has again stressed on its determination to lead Africa’s transition toward a greener future. During the Leaders’ Climate Summit in Belém, Brazil, held from November 6 to 7, the Nigerian delegation, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima,…
UK Prime Minister Strikes Somber Tone as Leaders Clash Over Climate Commitments at Brazil Summit
At a moment when the planet is heating faster than ever before, the world’s political will to act appears to be cooling. That was the stark message from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who told world leaders gathered for the climate talks in Brazil that…
Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan Lacks Tech-Driven Urgency, Says Geologist Osondu
Despite Nigeria’s ambitious Energy Transition Plan (ETP), aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2060 and universal access to modern energy by 2030, experts say the country’s pace of technological adoption remains worryingly slow. A known geologist and…
Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica as Record-Breaking Storm Slams Caribbean
Jamaica is reeling from the destructive force of Hurricane Melissa, the world’s most powerful storm so far this year, which has already claimed at least three lives on the island and seven more across Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The storm, upgraded…
Young African Innovators Win $90,000 for Groundbreaking Climate Adaptation Solutions
Two young African innovators have clinched top prizes at the 2025 YouthADAPT Challenge, earning $60,000 and $30,000 respectively, for their pioneering climate adaptation solutions designed to strengthen resilience in food security, infrastructure, and…
Canada, Singapore, South Korea Top Global Climate Preparedness Rankings
Canada, Singapore, and South Korea have emerged as global leaders in climate change adaptation, demonstrating the highest levels of readiness to withstand and recover from the economic and environmental impacts of a warming planet, according to new data…
Solar and Wind Fully Meet Global Electricity Demand Growth for First Time
For the first time in history, global growth in electricity demand was met entirely by solar and wind power. This is according to a new report from Ember, the energy think tank. The data marks a remarkable milestone in the global clean energy transition,…
Racing Against Time: Global Push to Meet 2030 Climate and Development Goals
When the United Nations adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, the vision was bold: to lift people out of poverty, safeguard the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. A decade later, progress is undeniable in some areas, but…
Katsina State Ranked Among Global Leaders in Climate Action
Katsina State has emerged as a continental front-runner in climate governance, securing 7th place worldwide among 275 subnational governments across 33 African countries for its bold interventions in addressing the climate crisis. The recognition,…
LAWMA Unveils Organic Waste Initiative to Tackle Emissions and Boost Recycling
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has launched a new organic waste management initiative aimed at cutting methane emissions, enhancing recycling, and reinforcing Lagos State’s climate action commitments. The programme, developed in partnership…