In Focus
Climate
This beat covers the effects of climate change on people and the planet, and individual and collective climate actions to mitigate and adapt to its impacts.
The ‘Plastic Man’: Turning trash into treasure
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Modou Fall does more than recycling, he campaigns for a cleaner and greener future.
Beijing+30: Women can drive positive change in Africa
Social Protection
— says Nigerian SDG Advocate, Ebaide Quincee Omiunu.
Lead poisoning: the persistent threat from mismanaged waste
WHO
In excess amounts, lead can contaminate food sources, harm biodiversity, and cause severe neurological impairments in humans, especially in children.
The resolution notes that the right to a healthy environment is related to existing international law and affirms that its promotion requires the full implementation of multilateral environmental agreements.
Africa seeks ways to meet massive energy demand while on net-zero path
In global battle against climate change and loss of biodiversity, Africa’s success is crucial
The event, to be held on 27 June – 1 July 2022 in Lisbon, will attract 12,000 participants
It brings together CEOs from across the continent to advance Africa's sustainable growth, prosperity and development
