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70% of land worldwide is not legally documented and in Africa. Terms of agreement on land sales and ownership rights are very complicated, often leaving inheritances mismanaged especially for the women whose husbands leave these properties for. My grandma was the first wife of my grandfather who I have been told had a lot of […]

African governments have been called upon to adopt a declaration to affirm their commitment to the acceleration of the implementation of the Paris Agreement, and condemn the decision by the United States to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. The call was made on Thursday, June 15, 2017, in Libreville, Gabon in a statement issued by the

On the 14th of June, 2017, the Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI) in Ebonyi State carried out a fresh round of tree planting exercise to promote eco-friendliness, guard against environmental degradation, provide edible fruits for staff and students, and ensure total greening and aesthetic beauty of the University environment. This was part of the activities

As always we love to take part in activities that measure up to attaining the sustainable development goals, there will be a campaign themed #KnowYourGoals which will allow local organizers and partners to raise awareness of the SDGs and to celebrate success stories which showcase wonderful examples of local solutions that are tackling sustainable development

Fears that progress towards some Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) may undermine achievements in others are largely unfounded, a science-based analysis of their interactions has concluded. The SDGs were designed with linkages between the health, environmental, and social-economic aspects of development in mind. But it is unclear whether they will reinforce or detract from each other

After weeks of waffling and reality show–style of intrigue and suspense, created by President Donald Trump over his eccentric decision to pull out of the Paris Agreement, Trump took the world by storm on this. I have been in a deeply pensive mood (sad and slightly depressed) after the news broke that the United State

In what looks like the first collaboration of its kind, the Governments of Ghana and Tonga will receive Readiness and Preparatory Support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for green technology assistance delivered by the Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN), thus marking a new engagement between the Finance and Technology Mechanisms of the United

This phenomenon is largely true for every aspect of our development. One major area the Federal Government in Nigeria seem to be paying lip service is in the area of our environment. The promise to clean up the Niger Delta region which was made amidst so much fanfare early in the year is still not fulfilled. We

Rapid development is at the heart of Africa’s economic rise and investors from around the world are keen to claim their stake in the continent’s growth. The influx of revenue coming into African nations is transforming countries across the continent, but it’s not all good news. The rapid development comes at a cost and sustainability tops