By Christopher Burke The effects of climate change are increasingly acute across much of Africa. The environmental dimension of ESG principles is no longer just a corporate buzzword, but a matter of survival. As communities grapple with resource depletion, land…
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WaterAid, Ikorodu North LCDA Inaugurates WASHCOM Federation
WaterAid Nigeria in collaboration with Ikorodu North LCDA with the support of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Wednesday, Dec. 18, inaugurated WASHCOM Federation for the sustainability of WASH projects in the LCDA. The event saw…
Nigeria To Start Implementation of MRV Systems To Mitigate Emissions
The Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN), in collaboration with the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), has initiated the process of implementing Monitoring Reporting Verification(MRV)systems to mitigate emissions in Nigeria . Dr Nkiruka Maduekwe, Director-General, NCCC, spoke at an Inception Workshop…
ICCDI Leverages Sports for Climate Change Advocacy
The International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI) says it is committed to building a climate smart generation across Africa by leveraging various sports activities. The Executive Director, ICCDI, Mr Olumide Idowu, said this on the sidelines of a football competition…
HEDA, NiMet, NIHSA to Host Train- The -Trainer Workshop on Climate Prediction and Flood Forecasting
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) in collaboration with the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), are set to organize a Train-the-Trainer Workshop on the Interpretation and Application of Climate Prediction and…
Sterling One Foundation, Self Help Africa Partner on WASH Campaign/Innovation Challenge
Sterling One Foundation has partnered Self Help Africa on WASH Campaign and Innovation Challenge by empowering National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members as WASH advocates in Lagos State. Mrs Olapeju Ibekwe, CEO Sterling One Foundation, said this in a goodwill…
Digital Soil Maps: Unlocking Agronomy Solutions for Farmers in West Africa and the Sahel
By Barbra Sehlule Muzata West Africa and the Sahel, a region where millions of smallholder farmers struggle with low yields and soil degradation, faces a looming threat of food insecurity. The delicate balance of these communities is further disrupted by…
Environmental Degradation: We will Produce Lawyers Who See, Feel, Work It – Caleb Varsity Dean
The Dean, College of Law, Caleb University Lagos, Prof. Foluke Dada Lawanson has said the institution was on course to produce law graduates with passion for environmental rights. According to her, environmental issues, as one of the most contemporary across…
A Greener Path: Integrating Climate and Development Strategies
By Christopher Burke Climate change has become a defining issue in international development impacting global stability, economic progress and human well-being. It is linked to at least 13 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) making climate resilience and sustainability…
UNEP Announces 2024 Champions of the Earth, recognizes six bold environmental leaders
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced recipients of the 2024 Champions of the Earth, honoured for their outstanding leadership, brave actions and sustainable solutions to tackle land degradation, drought and desertification. This year’s laureates include a minister of Indigenous…
