climate adaptation

Climate-Resilient Future

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

1 Comment / Climate Change, Development Programs /

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 […]

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

Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation

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

Leave a Comment / Climate Change, Development /

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

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

humanglemedia

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

1 Comment / Climate Change /

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

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