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Group decries cases of oil facility explosion, spillages in Niger Delta

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The growing incidences of oil and gas facility explosion and spillages, with three occurrences in the last five months from April 2019, calls the activities of some of the companies operating in the Nigerian Niger Delta and regulatory agencies to question. According to the African Centre for Climate Actions and Rural Development (ACCARD), most recent …

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Varsity Dons, Activist, Others Worry Over Huge Gap In Youths’ Participation In Nation Building, Climate Management

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University Dons, social and environmental rights activist and other resource speakers have expressed concerns over the huge gap in youth participation and contributions to nation building as well as, in environmental management, especially in Africa. This was the position of various speakers at 2019 United Nation International Youth Day commemoration with the theme: “Transforming Education; …

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Forum lists education, attitudinal change as criteria for youth climate leadership

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Mr Freeman Elohor, Executive Director of ACCARD, asserted that Nigeria and Africa can achieve the desired development in terms of infrastructure, security and environmental only if the citizenry engage and participate actively in policy and development initiatives. These, however, must be done constructively, he added. Elohor urged youths to seek good mentorship and embrace education …

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Group demands overhaul of policies amid Tsekelewu oil spill crisis

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Owing to the recent spate of oil spillages and gas flaring activities in the Nigerian Niger Delta region, government has been called upon to urgently overhaul the nation’s environmental regulatory agencies and their monitoring policies. The authorities have also been urged to review activities of companies executing corporate social responsibilities and environmental management plans, especially …

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Innovation, Research and development Studies (inventory, assessment and feasibility)

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The Centre with her experienced professionals shall be involved in different study needs, and as such will conduct innovative, research and development, assessment, feasibility and inventory studies in Environment, health, agriculture and social issues. Same will be documented for the purpose of; (a) Government policy and programme formulation (b) Document findings as research and library …

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Training

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The Centre will engage in diverse training and community needs in environment, health and agriculture. The purpose is to promote sound environmental and climate management approaches, increase manpower and youth capacity in different sector of the African economy, as well as enhancing employment capabilities. ACCARD initiative will also provide entrepreneurial skills in craft and working …

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Empowerment and Community Projects

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Embark on meaningful projects of immerse benefit to the people, directed towards increasing local livelihood standards and options. The Centre through will identify community needs through organized consultative forum (i.e. town hall meetings), and other focus group meetings (youths, men and women) in the communities of Afrcian states. Further, prioritize similar actions in line with …

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Advocacy and Resources Mobilization

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Increase climate change awareness and actions that will promote mitigation and greenhouse gas reduction. Increase awareness on the principles of sustainable development and environmental management. Promote the execution of sustainable community-based livelihood projects, such as portable water supply, good sanitary systems, free health/medical services and best environmental management practices, etc. Promote green development and sustainable …

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Coordination

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In collaboration with the relevant stakeholders both local and international, ACCARD will coordinate efforts that will; Educate the people on relevant climate and/or environment management (Including plastics in the environment), social and health related issues. Organize African communities negotiate their own prosperity by identifying and contributing to self-development through planning and participation. Collaborate with governments …

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