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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Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have adopted a regional approach to address climate and environmental management in the region, in the light of lingering challenges like flooding, gas flaring, deforestation and water pollution. This milestone was achieved at the 2019 Niger Delta Climate Conference and Regional Pre-COP25 meeting, organised by the African Centre Climate Actions …
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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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
