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Editorial: Can We Achieve the SDGs by 2030?
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As anticipated, nations in the global north are at the forefront of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which consist of 17 worldwide targets established by the United Nations in 2015, whereas progress for countries in the global south continues to be challenging. To hasten the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in Ghana,…
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Imo Community Appeals to Governor Uzodimma for Help After Deadly Natural Disaster
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Residents of Amazi, a community in Umunakanu Ama, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, have staged a peaceful protest against the excavation of sand in their village, which they say threatens their environment and safety. The demonstration, which took place on Tuesday, May 6, was in response to the establishment of a…
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Wealthiest 10% Responsible for Two-Thirds of Global Warming, Study Finds
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Researchers stated on Tuesday that the planet’s richest 10 percent account for approximately two-thirds of global warming that has occurred since 1990. The consumption and investment patterns of wealthy individuals have significantly amplified the risks of fatal heatwaves and droughts, as indicated in the initial study to measure how aggregated personal riches contribute to…
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Sustainability Corner with Ebenezer ASUMANG: Environmental Activism: The role of Development Communication
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One of the primary requirements for happiness is maintaining the connection between humans and nature. ——– Leo Tolstoy, Russian Author and Spiritual Philosopher Environmental activism involves collaborative efforts and actions aimed at safeguarding the natural environment, fostering sustainable growth, and tackling environmental concerns like global warming, contamination, forest depletion, and species extinction. This movement…
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83% of Today’s 5-Year-Olds Will Face ‘Unprecedented’ Extreme Heat iNdEx
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Approximately 100 million out of an estimated 120 million children born in 2020 confront “unparalleled” vulnerability to intense heat based on the global climate commitments currently in place. That’s according to a new report from international charity Save the Children, which shows the huge difference that keeping to the globally-agreed target of 1.5°C warming…
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Experts: Finance Overhaul and ESG Standards Key to Sustainable Industrial Growth
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The country’s potential for sustainable industrialization depends largely on its capability to draw in climate-focused investment and establish Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria within institutions, stated financial experts and policy promoters during a top-tier seminar on green financing conducted in Accra. Organized jointly by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) and…
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Boosting Climate Resilience: The Role of Waste Management in Engaging the Private Sector (International Edition)
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B y \xa0Gloria Boamah KUSI (Dr) & Ing. Glenn GYIM AH (Reverend, Ph.D.), Green Transition Limited One of the biggest environmental issues facing us this century is the worldwide garbage crisis. Annually, more than two billion tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) are produced globally, with estimates suggesting this number will increase to 3.4…
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Ecosystem Restoration Takes Center Stage on Earth Day, World Water Day, and World Wetlands Day
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By Ama KUDOM-AGYEMANG By the close of the initial four months of this year, it becomes essential to revisit the key messages from three major globally recognized environmental events held annually: World Wetlands Day (February 2), World Water Day (March 22), and Earth Day (April 22). They revealed a cohesive theme: the critical necessity…