Environmental Sustainability

NLC Champions Inclusive Climate Policies

Climate Change: NLC Champions Inclusive Climate Policies for Just Transition in Nigeria

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By Ify Onyekwere As Nigeria continues to align its climate commitments with global expectations, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has made it known that excluding workers from critical climate policy decisions could derail the country’s just transition ambitions. At a three-day Post-COP 29 Review meeting held in Abuja, labour leaders, environmental experts, and government officials […]

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Environmental Crisis

Plastic Waste and Climate Change: Nigeria’s Dual Environmental Crisis

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By David Arome Nigerian streets are turning into flood traps as drainages meant to channel water are clogged with plastic waste. This practice is largely fuelled by the wrong perception that water would take the waste away, leading to environmental crisis. The usual excitement that comes when it rains turns out to be an unforgettable

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NCCCS Engages with Bayelsa State Governor

NCCCS Engages with Bayelsa State Governor on Mangrove Conservation

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NCCCS Engages with Bayelsa State Governor on Mangrove Conservation In a recent meeting, the National Council on Climate Change Secretariat (NCCCS) engaged with Senator Douye Diri, the Governor of Bayelsa State, to address pressing climate change issues and look into opportunities for collaboration. The gathering led by Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe, Director General, NCCCS, presented key

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Environmental Impact Assessment Act

Experts Call for Urgent Reforms to Nigeria’s Environmental Impact Assessment Act

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By Ify Onyekwere Environmental experts have called for urgent amendments to Nigeria’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Act to address its inadequacies and align it with current ecological and socioeconomic realities. The demand was made during a one-day national dialogue hosted by the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) in collaboration with OXFAM

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Water Conservation

How Innovative Water Conservation Methods Improve Living

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By Ify Onyekwere In a recent discussion on the Development Report Program, Mr. Benson Attah, National Coordinator of the Society for Water and Sanitation NEWSAN, highlighted the urgent need for innovative approaches to water conservation in Nigeria. Addressing the growing threats to safe water, Attah emphasized the difference between water abundance and water quality, pointing

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Sustainable Travel

Pioneering Sustainable Travel to Reduce Carbon Footprint

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By Chukwuemeka Anyikwa  University of Sussex is making special effort in reducing its carbon footprint through an innovative initiative that is aimed at promoting sustainable travel. The initiative, called Trees for Trips, encourages visitors attending open days at the university’s Falmer campus to choose public transportation instead of driving. By choosing buses, trains, or other

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Sustainable Agribusiness

Sustainable Agribusiness Drives Nigeria’s Future: Expert Insights

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By Ify Onyekwere The Development Report Show featured an in-depth discussion on “Sustainable Agribusiness for the Next Generation: From Farm to Market.” During the August 10, 2024, episode, Opeyemi Salako, an agricultural business person shared insightful perspectives on the crucial role of agriculture in securing a sustainable future for Nigeria. Salako emphasized that in an

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