This article by Roberta Pinamonti for Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) elucidates the effects of climate change on inequality. Roberta cites this joint statement by Amnesty International and Greenpeace calling on governments to shift to renewable energy sources by 2050. This statement, as she points out, frames the switch to renewable energy as a step towards […]
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“Living a Healthy Life is living a #Susty Life.” Most of us work in environments that could indirectly cause severe illnesses. The leading cause of this is stress. As common as this word is, it could be the root cause of some of the deadliest diseases. So yeah, stress can actually kill you. But even
The Nigerian Environmental Rights’ Advocacy Group, NERAG organised a round-table on the steps and strategies to achieve the sustainable development goals in Nigeria. The event which focused on SDGs 4 and 6 (Quality Education, Clean Water and Sanitation) of the global goals, was held at the conference room of the school of transport, Lagos State
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The Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and the UN Women Nigeria Country Office have launched a comic/cartoon competition on gender equality which aims to raise the awareness of Nigerian youth on gender issues. Eligibility of Participants Must be between 18 and 28 years old as of August 31, 2017. Date of birth must
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The Global Social Benefit Institute Accelerator program is a 10-month, mentored program for established social entrepreneurs who are looking to scale their businesses. Successful applicants are connected with seasoned, executive mentors who provide Silicon Valley principles and expertise. They will coach, educate, and prepare applicants to better articulate their mission, impact model, and business plans. The program wraps up with
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The Africa Climate Change Leadership Program seeks to identify the best researchers, policy makers and practitioners to generate, interpret and disseminate relevant climate change knowledge and information that will positively impact Africa. There are three streams for the program: Research: The overall objective of this stream is to stimulate interdisciplinary and scientifically significant research on
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Various parts of the world are going through water related disasters; some argued that the recent Lekki flooding was due poor structure and poor drainage systems. This is true, but like everywhere else in the world, climate change plays a significant role in this This article about the effects of climate change on Hurricane Harvey
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Dr. Yerima Peter Tarfa is the Designated National Authority (DNA) for Climate Change in Nigeria. He is a foundation staff of the Department of Climate Change with over two decades as an experienced professional in climate change and sustainable development field with a focus on climate change adaptation, climate finance, and negotiation. His expertise spans
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According to the Lagos state Commissioner at a recent press release in Alausa, Lagos might be in for another water disaster sooner than we would have imagined. Dr. Babatunde Adejare, Lagos State Commissioner for Environment has advised residents living along the plains of Ogun River to be on the alert and perhaps relocate temporarily, as
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We believe you must have heard that more than 110,000 people in 24 communities including Makurdi, Benue state have been displaced by a flood. The Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Mr. Boniface Ortese, who announced this said over 2,769 households were also affected. Places affected include Achusa, Idye, Wurukum Market, Genabe, Industrial
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