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Niamey cracks down on plastic pollution with ban on carrier bags

Jul 7, 2026

Niger’s capital city is cracking down on pollution - giving supermarkets six months to get rid of all plastic carrier bags.

Much of Europe on red alert as heatwave set to intensify

Jun 23, 2026

Much of Europe was preparing Monday for an already fierce heatwave to intensify even further in the coming days, with some countries taking special measures to mitigate its effects.

Libya sets ambitious marine fisheries strategy for 2027–2037

Jun 21, 2026

A high-level meeting was held on Monday,June 15,between Libya’s Minister of State for Prime Ministerial and Cabinet Affairs,Mohamed Ben Ghalbon,and senior officials from the Libyan Fund for Domestic

Moroccan Zero Waste Project Selected Among 12 Mediterranean Anti-Plastic Initiatives

Jun 21, 2026

A Moroccan initiative targeting plastic pollution in traditional markets has been selected by BeMed,the Beyond Plastic Med foundation,as one of twelve projects supported under its tenth annual call f

Africa urgently needs more fish farms, UN tells ocean conference

Jun 21, 2026

Africa needs to urgently expand its fish-farming sector to meet its food needs, the head of the UN's fisheries division said Tuesday, even as its latest report found record production levels globally.

African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of key treaty protecting oceans

Jun 21, 2026

African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of key treaty protecting oceans

CNN Profiles Morocco’s Integrated Water Model as a Blueprint That Goes Beyond Desalination

Jun 17, 2026

Morocco’s approach to water security is attracting international media attention,with CNN publishing a recent report describing the country’s strategy as a model that extends well beyond

Environmental concerns over Nigeria's $11 billion coastal highway

Jun 12, 2026

Nigeria's ambitious $11 billion coastal highway promises to transform transport and tourism along the Atlantic coast. But as construction advances, environmentalists, fishermen and villagers warn the project could worsen coastal erosion, destroy forests and threaten livelihoods.

Global warming predicted to speed up in next 5 years, surge past 1.5C temperature limit

Jun 1, 2026

With parts of Northern Europe experiencing sweltering May temperatures, scientists are warning that it’s only going to get worse. According to new report from the World Meteorological Organization, the next five years will likely smash global heat records.

Rare otter pups go for first swim amid heatwave in England

Jun 1, 2026

Uca, Yali, and Yara were encouraged into the water at Chester Zoo by their first-time parents.

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