Nigeria’s civil society organizations have increased their capacity to understand the concepts of climate justice and climate change, which are essential for understanding their applications within the context of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations. This…
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COP 28: CSOs encouraged to increase capacity on UNFCCC Objectives and Processes
Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria have been urged on the need to acquaint themselves with the necessary history, principles and objectives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and leverage on the latest information in the course…
Stakeholders Advocate for Green Hydrogen Inclusion in Nigeria’s Energy Mix.
Participants have called for increased focus and inclusion of Green Hydrogen as part of the Energy Transition Plan. The call was made at the Second German-Nigerian symposium on Green Hydrogen held in Abuja. Organized by the German Nigerian Hydrogen Office.…
SPP, DCC, NGF to unveil report on mapping of climate impact across Nigeria
The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) in collaboration with the Department of Climate Change of the Federal Ministry of Environment, and the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) is to launch and discuss the report of a survey on climate change…
COP28: BHC project seeks to strengthen CSOs engagement with climate policy
Three not-for-profit organisations – Centre For 21st Century Issues (C21st), EnviroNews Development Network (Endenet) and Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) – are involved in a project aimed at improving the communication, lobbying and advocacy competencies of climate civil society…
Lagos Seals Ogba City Mall, Ajah Market
Vows more action on filthy markets and business facilities The Lagos State Government has shut Ogba City Mall, Ikeja, and Ajah Market, Eti-Osa, for sundry waste disposal offences. The action was carried out by the combined enforcement teams of the…
Prof. Okereke elected Fellow, ‘The World Academy of Sciences’
Nigerian born Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke has been elected Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries (UNESCO-TWAS) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to science and its promotion in the developing world. Okereke…
Thought Leaders Converge to Mobilize Finance for SDG goals at 2023 Sustainability Table Discourse
High-profile speakers, including Lagos Governor Sanwo Olu, Kwara First Lady, Dr. Abdul Razaq, Minister of State for Environment Salako, Commissioner of Finance and Economic Development, Akintunde Oyebode, IHS Nigeria CEO, Mohamad Darwish, are set to address the urgency of SDGs…
Deadlock on L&D Funding: Rich Countries again tramples on equity and trust in the global climate agreement
The fourth meeting of the Transition Committee for the operationalisation of the Loss and Damage Fund ended in Aswan, Egypt with no clear resolutions on key issues especially where the Loss and Damage Fund( agreed to in COP27, at Sharm…
LASG, NCF raise advocacy on solution to plastic pollution on Annual ‘Walk for Nature’ event
The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Saturday partnered with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) to stage the Annual ‘Walk for Nature’ event to raise awareness on solution to plastic pollution and promote environmental sustainability. The theme of the 17th edition…
