Lagos beaches have a microplastic pollution problem
Plastic debris is everywhere and has grabbed the attention of environmental policymakers, regulators and scholars. According to Ifenna Ilechukwu, Lecturer of Environmental Chemistry from Madonna...
Category : Greening And Environment
Canadian startup aims to plant 1 billion trees using drone technology
A Canadian tech company is aiming to plant 1 billion trees by 2028—and they plan on achieving their goal with drones. Toronto-based startup Flash Forest...
These social entrepreneurs are lighting up Africa
For more than 800 million people around the world, sunset means a world without light. Now, two social entrepreneurs are brightening the lives of hundreds...
Morocco and IFAD to invest in smallholder farmers’ climate change resilience
A new €82.6 million agricultural development project financed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Morocco will help 11,200 vulnerable...
OceanHub Africa launches to support ocean economy innovation
Around the world, ocean-impact accelerators are emerging as societies start to realise the importance of focusing efforts and investments towards healthier oceans. The vibrant city...
New UNICEF report shows the number of children displaced by storms in the Caribbean Islands
The estimated number of children displaced by storms and flooding in the Caribbean islands* saw a six-fold increase in the past five years, a new...
Ford spends 1.2 billion to promote eco -friendly auto parts
Ford Motor Company has been promoting the use of environmentally-friendly auto part and the one way they’re doing that is by using recycled plastic bottles...
The Endangered Wildlife Trust releases integrated report for 2018/19
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) has released its 2018/19 integrated report. In her opening message, EWT CEO, Yolan Friedmann reflects on what she refers to...
World Soil Day: Addressing erosion to ensure food security
World Soil Day is commemorated on the 5th of December to raise awareness about the importance of soil quality for food security, healthy ecosystems and...
Flanders government grants €1m to the Africa Climate Change Fund
The Government of Flanders has committed €1m to support projects in three African countries, namely, they are Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa. Simon Calcoen, Policy...