Climate Change Intensifies Flooding Crisis Across Africa
In the past twelve rainy seasons, flooding caused by a rising Niger River has repeatedly devastated homes in Lokoja, Nigeria....
Climate change
Enforcing the ‘Polluter Pays’ Principle at COP29: A Call for Climate Accountability
COP29, scheduled for November 2024 in Azerbaijan, must enforce the 'polluter pays' principle to ensure accountability for greenhouse gas emissions....
Climate Change-Induced Flooding Threatens Lives and Livelihoods in Africa
Climate change is exacerbating flooding across Africa, significantly impacting millions, particularly in Nigeria's Kogi State, where such disasters have become...
Uganda at Risk of Polio Outbreak Linked to Somalia Strain, Warns WHO Expert
The WHO has alerted Uganda of a high risk of polio outbreaks linked to a strain from Somalia, emphasizing the...
Nantucket Historical Association Hosts International Program on Cultural Heritage and Climate Change
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is hosting a four-week international program focused on climate action and sustainable heritage conservation. This...
Mountain Gorilla Population Thrives Amidst Global Wildlife Decline: Insights from the 2024 Living Planet Report
The mountain gorilla population in the Virunga region has been increasing by 3% annually since 2010, revealing success in conservation...
Enforcing Accountability at COP29: The Urgent Need for the Polluter Pays Principle
COP29, taking place in November 2024 in Azerbaijan, aims to enforce the "polluter pays" principle, ensuring corporations and nations are...
World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day: A Call for Action on Climate and Health Resilience
World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day, celebrated on October 20, emphasizes the importance of evidence-informed healthcare policies. The 2024 Future of Health...
USGS Engages with Namibia and Botswana on Water Security Challenges
The USGS conducted a mission to Namibia and Botswana to evaluate critical water security challenges posed by severe drought. As...
UN Report Projects 3.1°C Warming Without Urgent Climate Action
The United Nations' Emissions Gap report warns that without urgent action, global temperatures could rise by 3.1 degrees Celsius (5.6...
