The Niger Delta Development Commission (NNDC) has been called upon to establish a “green fund” to tackle the climate change challenges in the region. The call was made at the close of the 2nd Niger Delta Climate Conference and Pre-COP26 Meeting held from October 7 to 8, 2021 at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, …
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A non-governmental organisation, the African Centre for Climate Actions and Rural Development (ACCARD), on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 commenced the PAD Projects (P: Plant a tree, A: Adopt a tree, D: Donate a tree) at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) in Delta State as part of the Green Niger Delta Initiative launched …
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REPORT ON THE 2021 ONE (1) DAY CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN IN CLIMATE CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, WITH THE THEME “DEVELOPING WOMEN LEADERSHIP; POLICIES AND FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES” ON FEBRUARY 26th, 2021, AT THE UNITY HALL, DELTA STATE GOVERNMENT HOUSE ASABA, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA. Prepared by Freeman Elohor – Centre Coordinator for African Centre …
The repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic in countries across Africa are not limited to health and employment. The continent is also grappling with a disproportionate burden of climate change, the weak socio-economic status of women, and an alarming rise in food insecurity. Such issues are widespread, with marginalized communities bearing the brunt of the worldwide …
Over 35 civil society organizations and key government stakeholders and experts, have reviewed Nigeria’s effort in the implementation of Paris agreement and COP25 outcome in South-South geopolitical zone in particular and Nigeria in general and how COVID-19 may have impacted on the country’s effort. Coming under the auspices of non-governmental organization, African Centre for Climate …
Africa governments in September 2015 joined other world leaders to adopt a set of 17 global goals – otherwise known as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to address the environment, social and economic challenges confronting them by 2030. And the Agenda 2063 developed as the Africa’s blueprint and master plan to transform Africa into the global powerhouse …
A non-governmental organisation (NGO), the African Centre for Climate Actions and Rural Development (ACCARD), has commence a series of grassroot programmes to build resilience of rural communities on COVID-19 recovery, climate change and flood management in the Niger Delta. The programme, which was flagged-off in Ndokwa West Local Government of Delta State on Thursday, June …
Niger Delta community enlightened on Covid-19, environmental management Read More »
It is no longer news that climate change represents one of the greatest challenges of our time. The phenomenon has a devastating effect on the environment, leading to loss of livelihood, lifestyle, biodiversity, property as well as human lives. However, these impacts are felt more in vulnerable rural communities, with women, children and girls dominating …
Women device adaptive measures to tackle climate change Read More »
Photograph from the 2-day Capacity Building Workshop for African Youths on Climate Funds and Proposal Writing, held from December 20 to 21, 2019 at S.K.D Sports Complex, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Liberia.