Michael Simire

@msimire

Urban Planner. Environmentalist. Science Journalist. LEAD Fellow. Founder, @environewsng

Lagos, Nigeria

Joined May 2009

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Michael Simire@msimire · Jul 25

What advisory opinion of @CIJ_ICJ on states’ obligations on #climatechange means for #climatefinance for #Africa environewsnigeria.com/what-advisory-… via @environewsng @UNFCCC @PACJA1 @CSDevNet1 @Cop30noBrasil

msimire's tweet card. The Advisory Opinion The long awaited ICJ Advisory opinion on states obligation on Climate Change is finally here! It says that government actions driving climate change are illegal, and states are...

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Michael Simire@msimire · Jul 25

Legal analysis of @CIJ_ICJ advisory opinion on #climatechange obligations environewsnigeria.com/legal-analysis… via @environewsng @Vanuatu @VanuatuUN @UNFCCC @UN

msimire's tweet card. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has delivered an historic advisory opinion which, for the first time, authoritatively sets out States’ legal duties in relation to climate change. It situates...

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EnviroNews@environewsng · Jul 24

Legal analysis of ICJ advisory opinion on climate change obligations environewsnigeria.com/legal-analysis… via @environewsng

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EnviroNews@environewsng · Jul 24

What advisory opinion of ICJ on states’ obligations on climate change means for climate finance for Africa environewsnigeria.com/what-advisory-… via @environewsng

Michael Simire@msimire · Jul 26

Adopt right strategies to end #opendefecation in #Lagos, Mrs. Sanwo-Olu charges stakeholders environewsnigeria.com/adopt-right-st… via @environewsng @followlasg @LasgMOE @LagosWaste @LSMOH @WaterAidNigeria

msimire's tweet card. Wife of Lagos Governor, Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has charged community leaders, religious bodies, health officials and other stakeholders to adopt the right strategies in the campaign against open...

Michael Simire@msimire · Jul 26

African CSOs unite to share #GlobalSouth priorities ahead of INC-5.2 environewsnigeria.com/african-csos-u… via @environewsng @GAIAnoburn @AGNChairUNFCCC @ecojusticeproj @groundWorkSA @sradev @LAdogame @ToxicsFree @NESREANigeria @NationalNes @FMEnvng @CSDevNet1

msimire's tweet card. GAIA Africa hosted an online media briefing for African journalists ahead of the resumed fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) on the Global Plastics Treaty. Held on...

Michael Simire@msimire · Jul 26

Group urges govt to use data-driven policies for #ClimateAction environewsnigeria.com/group-urges-go… via @environewsng @FMEnvng @FMEnvCCNG @NCCCSNigeria @NCCRP2020 @society_planet @CSDevNet1

msimire's tweet card. The Media Awareness and Justice Initiative (MAJI), a non-governmental organisation, has called on the government to leverage data in developing policies, enforcing regulations, and raising awareness...

Michael Simire@msimire · Jul 26

50% of #RenewableEnergy skilled labour needs unmet in #Nigeria – Rep. @AfamOgene environewsnigeria.com/50-of-renewabl… via @environewsng @NGRReps @PowerMinist14 @BayoAdelabu @TheREANigeria @REANigeria

msimire's tweet card. The House of Representatives committee on Renewable Energy has said that Nigeria has 50 per cent unmet needs in the renewable energy skilled labour sector. The Chairman, House Committee on Renewable...

Michael Simire@msimire · Jul 26

13% derivation: #NigerDelta leader hails @Prince_NedNwoko push for direct allocation to host communities environewsnigeria.com/13-derivation-… via @environewsng @NGRSenate @nigerdeltaforum @P4P_NigerDelta @EcoHomef @NnimmoB @kebetkachewomen @wtpnigeria @NDDCOnline

msimire's tweet card. The Bolowei (Traditional Prime Minister) of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta State, Dr Wellington Okirika, has commended Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) for his bold stance on the proper implementation of the...

Michael Simire@msimire · Jul 26

From legacy to leadership: AMCEN@40 seeks to spark a #greenerAfrica environewsnigeria.com/from-legacy-to… via @environewsng #AMCEN @FMEnvng @UNEP_Africa @CSDevNet1 @PowerShftAfrica

msimire's tweet card. In a historic gathering marking the 40th anniversary of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), African Heads of State, Ministers of Environment, and global partners convened...

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Michael Simire@msimire · Jul 25

International Court of Justice @CIJ_ICJ declares states have obligation to address fossil fuels in historic ruling environewsnigeria.com/international-… via @environewsng @fossiltreaty @pisfcc @UNFCCC @kuminaidoo @VanuatuUN

msimire's tweet card. On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the world’s highest court, issued its long-awaited Advisory Opinion on states’ legal obligations in the face of climate change,...

Michael Simire@msimire · Jul 25

Championing gender equality in climate policy across East and Southern Africa environewsnigeria.com/championing-ge… via @environewsng @UNFCCC @Cop30noBrasil @UN_Women @unwomenNG @kebetkachewomen @WEP_Nigeria @digitalmamabola @GBulus

msimire's tweet card. In a major step toward inclusive and equitable climate action, UN Climate Change’s Regional Collaboration Centre for East and Southern Africa (RCC EASA) completed a two-year initiative to strengthen...

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EnviroNews@environewsng · Jul 24

Nnaji calls for realistic gas pricing, cost-reflective tariffs environewsnigeria.com/nnaji-calls-fo… via @environewsng

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EnviroNews@environewsng · Jul 24

Nigeria inaugurates working group on national carbon budget environewsnigeria.com/nigeria-inaugu… via @environewsng

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EnviroNews@environewsng · Jul 24

Championing gender equality in climate policy across East and Southern Africa environewsnigeria.com/championing-ge… via @environewsng

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EnviroNews@environewsng · Jul 24

Nigeria, Islamic Development Bank mull partnership to boost power infrastructure environewsnigeria.com/nigeria-islami… via @environewsng

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EnviroNews@environewsng · Jul 24

SRADev inaugurates zero waste ambassadors in Lagos schools environewsnigeria.com/sradev-inaugur… via @environewsng

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EnviroNews@environewsng · Jul 24

Trace turns up the volume for conservation with ‘Music for Wildlife’ concerts, performances from top African stars environewsnigeria.com/trace-turns-up… via @environewsng

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EnviroNews@environewsng · Jul 24

EU, China reaffirm climate cooperation amid global tensions, US desertion environewsnigeria.com/eu-china-reaff… via @environewsng

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EnviroNews@environewsng · Jul 24

International Court of Justice declares states have obligation to address fossil fuels in historic ruling environewsnigeria.com/international-… via @environewsng