Funmi Oyatogun Speaks Out for Nigerian Sustainable Development at Swedish Congress.
Ms. Oyatogun, who was invited to the closing plenary session of the World Environmental Education Congress in July 2015 at Gothenburg Sweden, represented the African youth demographic in the international ESD conference. In sharing her…
‘Win a dream trip to Milan to do something you already love – blogging!’
It’s back! Get excited! The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) is awarding a free trip to Milan for a winning blogger to participate in World Environment Day (WED) celebrations on 5 June at the Expo…
Let’s Talk About our Land – By Nnimmo Bassey
Although we do know that the environment affects everything we do in life, including how we live and die, we often think that it does not matter what we do to the Planet. Demands for…
Nnimmo Bassey is Inducted as a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Architects.
It is with great delight that we announce the induction of Nnimmo Bassey as a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Architects. The renowned environmental activist, who is a trained and practicingarchitect, will be inducted at an investiture ceremony…
High Court in London Blocks Shell Oil Deal in Nigerian Oil Spill Case!
On Thursday, the High Court in London blocked an agreement between the oil giant Shell and the UK law firm CW Law in relation to over 7,000 claims of Nigerians, which the Marble Arch based…
Climate Change
Could ‘GREEN’ Become the New ‘Football?’ Watch Buzzfeed’s Hilarious Video on This…
So, what if we all followed environmental happenings as intensely as the world followed sports? What if environmental hot topics created as much…
World Renowned Activist Nnimmo Bassey is Awarded Nigerian National Honour by President.
The environmental community beamed with joy yesterday, Monday the 29th…
Around Nigeria in Greens and Trees! World Environment Day Celebrations Across the Country.
World Environment Day, 2014 has come and gone. This year,…
It’s the Ultimate Hollywood Production! Watch as Hollywood Stars Live on the Edge of Climate Change.
Finally, Hollywood is talking about climate change and they’re doing…
E. Justice
Is Your Toothbrush Green? 5 Daily Items and their Environmental Footprints.
We all know that oil refineries and our cars are leaving a large environmental footprint on the planet but how many times…
Of Memories and Hope – By Nnimmo Bassey
My oldest memories of Ogoni are those of pain, despoliation…
HOMEF Holds 2-Day Workshop with Federal Ministry of Environment at Bori, In Solidarity.
Communique issued at the end of a 2-day workshop organized…
3 years After UNEP Report: Ogoniland Remains in the Valley of the Shadow of Death.
Monday August 4th, 2014 marks the 3rd year anniversary of…
Energy
Could the African ‘Clean Energy Corridor’ Spark Cooperation Across Borders?
There’s one more reason for African nations to be united – the Africa Clean Energy Corridor – and reports project that this…
Funds for Africa’s Renewable Energy Projects Expected to Receive $200 Million by the End of 2014.
The Africa Renewable Energy Fund (AREF) has accumulated $100 million in order…
“Africa’s Need is Not Another Great Lamp Design” – EnVent Energy Energizes Solar Lamp Distribution in Ethiopia (EcoStories).
(Eco Stories is a special monthly feature of Africa’s best…
Africa: Tackling Water, Sanitation, Energy Nexus Key to Sustainable Future – UN Officials.
Culled from AllAfrica. The water, sanitation and sustainable energy crises are…
Food + Agric
Going Up in Smoke: The Environmental Costs of Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Boom.
Culled from ThinkAfricaPress. The growth of smallholder tobacco production in Zimbabwe has been an undoubted success story in recent years. In the…
The Ebola Outbreak is an Environmental Concern: Know Your Facts!
It’s the most important concern on the minds of many…
Small Steps to Reduce Your Food Waste.
Culled from WorldWildlifeFund.Org (By Jason Clay) Food waste is thoughtless. Most…
Trash that Peel? Think Again! See 10 Things to do with Banana Peels.
Bananas are an awesome fruit. You probably already know that…
Living + Tech
Watch! ‘Ojey Designs’ in Nairobi Transforms Old Bicycles into Trendy Furniture.
In Nairobi, one small enterprise has set a path for itself to become the creative power house for up cycled furniture pieces…
WasteWatch Africa: Introducing the Urban Slums Empowerment Programme (EcoStories).
In this series of Eco-Stories, we introduce to you a…
10 Ways to Reduce or Reverse Your Car’s Pollution!
Culled from TreeHugger.Com Cars are one of the great mixed…
Sugarcane no be Bamboo! Fun DIY Projects with Bamboo Sticks (THE FLUTE)
Bamboo is a common, lightweight and reusable natural material that…
Politics
We Shall not be Silent: Nnimmo Bassey Instigates Participants at Home School III.
Earlier this week, Nnimmo Bassey – the Director of Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) delivered his welcome address at the Sustainability…
The Downfall of the Plastic Bag: A Global Picture.
Worldwide, a trillion single-use plastic bags are used each…
Oil Spills Do Not Go Away…Read Our Resolutions towards Oil in Lagos.
Nigerian youths / Non-Profit Organization Present Resolution on the discovery…
Announcing the Third Sustainability Academy (Home School III) in Three Cities in Nigeria.
The new dates for the 3rd Sustainability Academy organized by…
Pollution
Even the Pope Has Something to Say About Destruction of Nature…Calls it a ‘Modern Sin.’
It is not very common to see religious leaders weigh in on environmental issues in the modern world. In fact, perhaps religious…
There’s an App for That! New App Tracks Carbon Footprint.
By Eco-Watch. Culled from Earthtechling.com. Does climate change seem abstract…
Sign-Up as a Volunteer for ‘Clean-up Makoko’, June 14, 2014.
To register as a volunteer for ‘Clean-up Makoko’ on Sat.…
Event: ‘Clean-Up Makoko’ is the Latest Phase of Project Clean-up by Passion House.
We are excited to bring you news about the Clean-Up…
Travel
Check Out Our 10 Hottest Eco-Travel Spots in Nigeria! Green Spiral Newsletter, February 2014.
Similar Posts: Missed Our 1st Bailiff Issues Showdown of 2014? Catch Up On Our 10 Hottest Eco-Travel Sites to Visit in Nigeria.…
Equator Prize 2014 Call for Nominations Open! Nominate Your Favorites in 145 Countries.
The Equator Prize is now calling for nominations! The Equator Prize…
Missed Our 1st Bailiff Issues Showdown of 2014? Catch Up On Our 10 Hottest Eco-Travel Sites to Visit in Nigeria.
Read the entire Tweet-session below: [View the story "Our 10…
Are There Only 400 Lions Left in West Africa? “Catastrophic Collapse” Could Lead to Extinction.
A recent publication on Tree Hugger indicates that there are only…
Wildlife
Photo of the Week : Close-up Crocodiles!
This beautiful picture was taken on August 14, 2014, of crocodiles at the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) zoo. The photographer is Oluwafunmilayo…
Photo of the Week: Crowned Cranes!
This beautiful picture was taken on August 14, 2014,…
Only 100 Gorillas Left in Nigeria, Says Wildlife Conservation Society.
By Eyo Charles (This story was culled from All Africa)…
Photo of the Week: Elegant Ostriches!
This beautiful picture was taken on August 14, 2014, of…
More Articles
Taking to the Skies from Lagos to Bamako – By Nnimmo Bassey
By Nnimmo Bassey. Travelling in West Africa is an expensive affair. These days, with the outbreak of Ebola, you don’t want to even tell anyone you are going anywhere in the region. But here was I heading to Bamako, Mali, on assignment for the Right…
We’ve Seen this in the Hangover! Giraffe Dies Horrible Death After Hitting Highway Bridge.
In what looks like a creepy Deja Vu from the movie Hangover 3, one giraffe has died after sustaining head trauma injuries from hitting its head on a highway bridge while being transported with a companion in South Africa. The Society for the Prevention of…