Tag Archives: environmentalism

Urgent Call for Stricter Vehicle Regulations in Uganda A senior official from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has raised concerns about the impact of outdated vehicles on public health and road safety in Uganda. Jane Wanjiru Akumu, a programme officer with UNEP’s Sustainable Mobility Unit, highlighted that aging trucks and minibuses are contributing to severe air pollution, increasing the …

The Crisis of Galamsey: A National Emergency The rivers are dying, the farms are gasping, and the unborn are left to drink and eat from the sins of their ancestors. This is not just a local issue in Ghana; it is a national emergency that threatens the very foundation of the country’s future. Galamsey, the illegal gold mining industry, has …

A Call for Collective Action on ESG in Nigeria British American Tobacco Nigeria has emphasized the importance of integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into the core of Nigeria’s industrial and economic growth. The company is encouraging leaders from both the public and private sectors to collaborate in making ESG a central pillar of national development. At the Green …

The Need for a New Global Financial Framework In today’s global landscape, the necessity for increased financial transfers from developed nations to developing countries is more pressing than ever. This is especially true in an era where leaders like President Trump and other Western governments are scaling back on aid. The argument is clear: these transfers must not only grow …

Understanding Climate Change and the Role of the Paris Agreement Climate change refers to long-term shifts in weather patterns, primarily driven by human activities such as pollution and deforestation. These actions release greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere, which act like a blanket around the Earth, trapping heat and causing global warming. The impacts of climate change are non-excludable, meaning …