climate change

Youth Advocate

Youth Advocate Captures Africa’s Role in Shaping a Sustainable Future

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By Ify Onyekwere Communications Officer of YALI Network Abuja, Nigeria, Boluwatife Adekanye, shared powerful takeaways from the recent Interactive Dialogue on Building a Sustainable Africa, organized by Future Perspectives in collaboration with Access Bank Plc and Africa Fintech Foundry. The event brought together influential voices, including former Nigerian Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo and Gregory […]

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Energy Transition

Accelerating Nigeria’s Energy Transition for Sustainable Development

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By Chukwuemeka Anyikwa The quest for a sustainable energy future in Nigeria is both urgent and complex, as revealed by Professor Magnus Onuoha during his recent appearance on the Development Report Program. The President of the Governing Council for the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Association Alliance pointed out a troubling reality: over 80% of

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Nigeria’s Role in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

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

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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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Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Harming Young People, Cutting Short Lives

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By David Arome Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are popular drinks in the Nigerian market. They are sold in shops, kiosks, on the streets, and by hawkers everywhere. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines sugar-sweetened beverages as all beverages containing free sugar or other sweeteners. They come in refined, well-packaged forms. Some are imported while others are locally made. They

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Heavy Vibrations

Heavy Vibrations in Mpape Spark Concerns Over Safety and Environmental Impact

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By Ify Onyekwere On September 17th, 2024, Mpape, a lively area in Abuja, Nigeria surrounded by rocks, was shaken by constant, loud vibrations which alarmed people in and out of the community. The heavy shake had been ongoing for a few days, but increased significantly on the said date and raised concerns. Some residents fled

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Climate-Resilient Future

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

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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

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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

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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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Green Entrepreneurship

Catalyzing Green Entrepreneurship in Nigeria: Expert Insights

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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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