Tag: Climate
Africa Climate Summit: A critical opportunity for collective action on climate change
As an African, I have seen first-hand the devastating effects of climate change. I have met communities displaced by floods in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. I have spoken to farmers from Northern Kenya who have lost their crops to drought.
Climate expert trains 30 young climate leaders in Enugu State
Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, an internationally recognized Climate Expert and an Awardee of the prestigious International Visitors Leadership Programme (IVLP) Impact Award has trained over 30 youths in Enugu State on Urban Spaces Greening and Climate Advocacy.
Expert expresses concern over negligence of communities in intervention efforts
The Director Centre for Climate Change and Development Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke has expressed dismay over the negligence of the local people in intervention efforts on climate change adaptation and mitigation in Nigeria.
Expert partners SPP, CCCD, Eco-Cyclers on climate education for students
Professor Chukwumerije Okereke in partnership with Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) Centre for Climate Change and Development (CCCD) and Eco-Cyclers is organising a 2-day free training for young climate advocates in Enugu, the capital city of Enugu State, Nigeria.
CSOs Seek Gombe Community’s Support On Achieving Net-Zero Emission
Lagos, Aug. 9, 2023: International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI), Centre for 21st Century Issues (C21ST), and Connected Advocacy (CA) have sensitised members of the Difa community in Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State on net-zero carbon emission.
Why NCF inaugurates first indigenous climate coalition in Nigeria
Lagos, July 24, 2023 - As the world is groping with the gigantic challenge of climate change, while its impact keeps ravaging the people...