The Federal Ministry of Environment has partnered the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Embassy of Japan to call for concerted effort by stakeholders and the practice of circular economy in tackling the menace of plastic pollution. The…
COP28: Nigerian CSOs Demonstrate Strong Commitment to Climate Action
The first half of COP28 negotiations and events, held from November 30th to December 6. 2023, saw an active and impactful participation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from Nigeria. Over the week, Nigerian CSOs actively engaged in about 30 side…
WaterAid, Cummins W.A to impact 186,000 people with water improvement project in Lagos, Abuja
WaterAid has partnered with Cummins W.A to impact about 186, 000 people with life- transforming water, sanitation and hygiene project to be sited within communities in Lagos and Abuja. Newsmen reports that the project would provide water and sanitation facilities…
COP 28: Egbetokun, Akpoyibo seek global collaboration for the Nigeria Police Green Initiative
Nigeria Police Green Initiative launched at COP28 Ensures commitment of Security Forces to Nigeria’s Energy Transition The Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, speaking on ‘Saving People with Environment’, at a side event at the ongoing COP28 in…
NIEE Lagos undertakes Study Tour at Dangote Refinery; seek enhanced partnership
“It’s always been my dream and I am overwhelmed to have the opportunity of being part of this exceptional project”. That was the gushing statement by Raj Hooblal, Head, Environment of the Dangote Refinery, speaking to Engineers under the aegis…
NCF, Ford Foundation sponsor climate justice CSOs to COP28 in Dubai
As part of effort to strengthen Civil Society Organizations’ (CSO) voices on climate justice in Nigeria, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has partnered Ford Foundation to provided funding support for members of the Nigeria Climate Justice Alliance (NCJA). The Director-General,…
Experts enlighten CSOs on principles that underpin climate justice
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…
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…
Deforestation, Encroachment Threaten West Africa’s One Health Plans
By Stella Paul Thirty-three years ago, Bala Amerasekaran – a Sri Lankan by birth – visited Freetown, Sierra Leone. Since then, the West African nation has been his home, where Amerasekaran has dedicated his life to conserving the chimpanzee…
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…