Climate Change

Nigeria’s Role in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

Local Solutions for Global Challenges: Nigeria’s Role in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

By Ify Onyekwere Nigeria’s battle against climate change requires innovative, region-specific strategies, according to Usman Muhammad Mareri, Founder and Executive Director of the Centre for Renewable Energy and Action on Climate Change. Speaking on the Development Report Program, Mareri highlighted the distinct climate challenges Nigeria faces across its regions, from desertification in the north to […]

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Climate-Resilient Future

Empowering Nigeria’s Women Farmers for a Climate-Resilient Future

By Ify Onyekwere Climate change poses an increasingly serious challenge in Nigeria, where agriculture is one of the backbone of the economy and supports about 70% of the people. This is important for Nigeria’s smallholder farmers, who mostly depend on rain-fed agriculture. As rainfall patterns become more variable, farmers confront increased challenges in planning and

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Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation

Beyond the Pledges: The Real Barriers to Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation in Nigeria

By David Arome Nigeria has committed to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to scale up gender-responsive integration into the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and climate adaptation plans, aligning with global efforts under the Lima Work Programme on Gender. However, these efforts face numerous challenges. A recent report, 2024, indicates that 85

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Nigerian Farmers

Nigerian Farmers Hit Hard by Effects of Climate Change

By Elizabeth Achobe In a recent interview with The Development Report, Akintola Akinyemi, Executive Director for Green-Climate Restoration Goal Initiative (GGI), Kwara State, Nigeria, shared his insights on the effects of climate change on Nigerian farmers. According to Akinyemi, climate change poses a huge challenge to farmers across Nigeria, especially in the aspect of weather

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Climate Action

Community-Led Climate Action: A Blueprint for Mitigation and Adaptation in Nigeria

By Ify Onyekwere In a compelling interview on The Development Report show on People’s 105.5 FM Abuja, Edwin Orogbo, Executive Director of the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), provided critical insights into how communities can drive the fight against climate change. The conversation centered around the importance of community-led initiatives in fostering both mitigation

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Green Entrepreneurship

Catalyzing Green Entrepreneurship in Nigeria: Expert Insights

By Ify Onyekwere Igwebuike Ijeoma, a Board Member at Climate Strategies Think Tank, London, was a guest on The Development Report show where he discussed the importance of catalyzing green entrepreneurship in Nigeria. He explained that green entrepreneurship, what he calls “enviropreneurship,” is the effort by entrepreneurs to save and conserve the environment. According to

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impact on ecosystem

The Impact of Open Defecation on Ecosystems: A Threat to Sustainable Development

By Ify Onyekwere On a recent episode of The Development Report show, hosted by Ify Onyekwere, Chika Ogamba, a sustainable development advocate, provided a compelling discussion on the “Impact on Ecosystem” caused by open defecation. Open defecation, the practice of defecating in open spaces such as fields and bushes, presents a significant threat to ecosystems

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Nasarawa State House of Assembly to Introduce Landmark Legislation for Climate Change Mitigation

By Ify Onyekwere In a significant advance toward addressing climate change, the Nasarawa State House of Assembly has announced plans to introduce and enact comprehensive legislation aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change in the region. This initiative reflects a growing recognition of the urgent need for legislative action to address environmental challenges and

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Open Defecation

Open Defecation: Addressing Environmental Health Risks and Sustainable Solutions

By Ify Onyekwere   Open defecation remains a significant challenge in many parts of the world, particularly in rural areas where sanitary infrastructure is lacking.  Ijeoma Salome Ogwurumba, who was featured on the radio show,  a Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) personnel and UN-SDG Ambassador, provided a comprehensive analysis of the risks and necessary interventions.

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