Libya floods: UN mobilises aid, appeals for $71.4 million
The United Nations is providing aid to areas in eastern Libya after extreme rainfall caused devastating flooding and loss of life over the weekend and has issued an urgent appeal to donors for $71.4 million.
UAE: Migrant Worker Abuses Linked to Broader Climate Harms
Migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates are exposed to escalating climate risks, especially working in extreme heat without adequate protections.
LASG reaffirms commitment to continuous sanitation advocacy campaign
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to a continuous sanitation advocacy campaign aimed at instilling sustainable environmental sanitation and hygiene practices among...
NEMA, LASEMA, harp on education, youths in disaster reduction
Emergency stakeholders in Lagos on Monday underscored the role of education and youths in disaster risk reduction in the state.
The stakeholders made this known...
Africa’s key voices missing at Africa for Climate Summit
By Nnaemeka Oruh and Gboyega Olorunfemi
The UNFCCC’s Africa Climate Week 2025 is in full swing at the Addis International Convention Centre (AICC). Participants from...
Wildfire on Greek Island of Rhodes forces mass evacuations
A wildfire raging on the Greek island of Rhodes forced thousands of tourists and island residents to shelter in schools and indoor stadiums on Sunday after they were evacuated from coastal villages and resorts.
