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Chevron, host communities disagree over oil spill at Funiwa Oilfield,…
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has held divergent views with members of its host communities in Bayelsa on leakages reported at…
Confronting the plastic pollution pandemic
Fossil fuel-based plastic is a ubiquitous commodity, which disintegrates over hundreds of years, but never fully degrades.…
Virgin plastic production must be addressed in pollution treaty: Expert…
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Among the global agreements to address plastic waste are targets under the 2030 Agenda, which have lent…
EU bans shipping of plastic waste to developing countries
The European Union has banned all non-recyclable plastic waste being shipped to developing nations from 1 January.
Stakeholders shed light on role of trade policy in fight against plastic…
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Stakeholders considered the role of the WTO in enhancing transparency and strengthening international…
Marine litter and microplastics expert group forwards recommendations to…
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The ad-hoc open-ended expert group on marine litter and microplastics held its fourth and final meeting.
It…
Marine Plastic Litter: ICS helps shipping companies comply with revised…
"Ignorance of the regulations is no defence. If a ship and its crew are seen to pose a risk of marine pollution, the vessel can be…
Clean Water and Sanitation: Charting a course to a healthy population on a…
By Gilbert F. Houngbo, UN-Water Chair
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As the United Nations marks its 75th anniversary, international…
Environment: LASWA commences clearing of water hyacinth on Lagos Waterways
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Thursday started the annual clearing and removal of water hyacinth from jetties,…
IMO collaborating to reduce GHG emissions from ports and ships
A new strategic partnership to strengthen cooperation between ships and ports to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has been signed…