The Azerbaijani government is using COP29 to crack down on environmental activists and other political opponents, according to human rights groups. This is the third year in a row a …
Climate Change
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The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has released an additional $668,000 through the Rapid Response Fund (RRF) to support emergency humanitarian relief for flood-affected communities. The new funding package will …
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Despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, Afghanistan is among the 10 most climate-vulnerable countries, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The …
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Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday envisaged light dust haze on Sunday with localised …
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Lake Chad Region: Armed Conflicts, Climate Change Triggers Malnourishment by 24% in 12 Months — ICRC
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it has recorded a 24% increase in the admission of severely malnourished children and women in the health facilities it supported …
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As millions were advised to evacuate and officials warned that those who remained would have slim chances of surviving, some Floridians insisted they would stay put as Hurricane Milton rumbled …
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In addition to being an exceptionally hot year, 2023 was notable for the drying up of water flows, which in certain areas led to protracted droughts. On Monday, October 7, …
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Flood has caused significant damage at the University of Ibadan, destroying books, foodstuffs, and other essential materials. The flood, on Friday, wreaked havoc in the university community and destroyed property …
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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Monday called on the government and other critical stakeholders to immediately activate measures that will guarantee public health safety following a devastating flood that …
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The Federal Government, through the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project says it will restore about one million hectares of degraded land in Northern Nigeria. Its National Project Coordinator, …