COP 25: Protesters call on rich countries to ‘Step Up’
Hundreds of protesters from civil society organisations, peoples’ movements, trade unions, indigenous peoples, youths, women and gender groups joined forces, Wednesday, to demand rich countries step up ambition and action to tackle the climate crisis.
Breaking: Trump says US out of Paris climate Change deal
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced America’s withdrawal from the Paris climate deal, signaling a policy shift with wide-ranging repercussions for the climate and Washington’s ties with the world.
With or without Trump, US businesses moving on climate
President Donald Trump may be dragging out his decision on whether to ditch the Paris climate agreement, but major American corporations have not waited for a government signal to start cutting their carbon emissions.
Climate action ‘a necessity’ – UN chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for sustained action to meet the global challenge and to ensure a peaceful and sustainable future for all, urging world to rally behind Paris accord.
Nigeria, 146th to endorse climate change
The UN says Nigeria is the 146th country to endorse the Paris Climate Change agreement as the country presented its endorsement on Tuesday.
12 Nigerians, 25 others obtain Fellowships to study impact of climate change
TWELVE Nigerian lecturers and scientists have been awarded fellowships by the African Academy of Sciences, AAS, and the Association of Commonwealth Universities, ACU, to study the impact of climate change.
Paris extends ban on rallies until Nov 30 start of UN climate talks
Paris has extended a ban on public gatherings introduced after the terror attacks in the French capital until November 30, the start of UN climate talks, the city’s police headquarters said Saturday.
