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16 Sep 24

Maiduguri Flood: SPP Commiserates with Borno, Calls for Urgent Climate Action, Support

The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), a non-governmental organisation based in Abuja, has expressed deep sadness over the flood disaster that recently struck in Maiduguri, Borno State, in Nigeria. The tragic event, said to have been triggered by the collapse of the Alau Dam, resulted in numerous casualties, loss…

15 Aug 24

Climate Governance Performance Ranking: How Lagos Emerged Top Among 36 States

Lagos State emerged the top ranked state in Nigeria with 182 points at the just concluded first-ever climate governance performance ranking of Nigeria’s subnational. This was revealed during the launch of the report which was championed by the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) in close collaboration with the Department…

12 Aug 24

Nigeria’s Energy Crossroads: The Dangote Refinery And Quest For Sustainability

Introduction Nigeria is currently at a pivotal moment where the need for economic growth is pressing, but so is the urgency to tackle environmental challenges. The Dangote Refinery, a massive oil refining project, has sparked a heated debate that encapsulates these complex tensions. This analysis delves into the heart of…

11 Aug 24

David Hundeyi and Dialogue Earth: Addressing Misinformation About Climate Change Diplomacy

The recent write up by the highly respected and admired David Hundeyin is characteristically provocative. He makes some crucial points, which are communicated in the typical David Hundeyin’s style. His sharing of the commissioned brief he received from Dialogue Earth in the spirit of full openness is commendable, as is…

29 Jul 24

Lagos Wins State With Best Climate Governance Performance

By: Michael Mike Lagos State has been ranked top among the 36 states of the country on Climate Governance Performance. Gombe States was ranked second with Ebonyi State taking the Number 3 position, both Borno State and Ekiti State jointly ranked fourth. Oyo, Kano and Zamfara States were ranked 34,…

29 Jul 24

Gombe Clinches Top Spot in FG’s Climate Governance Performance Ranking

Gombe State has received an award for emerging with an AA rating in the climate governance performance ranking among the 36 states of Nigeria. This recognition was bestowed on Gombe State by the Federal Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) during a high-level…

28 Jul 24

Senator Seriake Dickson Endorses Subnational Climate Governance Ranking Report

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, Senator Seriake Dickson, has described the Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking (CGPRR) of Nigeria’s 36 states project as a timely and innovative intervention. Dickson spoke in Abuja shortly after receiving the report of the project which was launched by the…

25 Jul 24

Climate Governance Essential To Tackle Climate Change, Says Minister

Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, has said that climate governance at the sub-national level is essential for several reasons. Lawal said this in Abuja on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the Sub-National Climate Governance Performance Ranking and report of the 36 states of Nigeria. “This event marks a pivotal…

25 Jul 24

Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking of Nigeria’s 36 States. (Photos)

24 Jul 24

Multilevel Climate Action: Importance of Subnational Climate Policies, Action Plans

Nigeria is ranked among the countries that are most vulnerable to climate change impacts according to multiple reports and indices. With an estimated population of 230 million people inhabiting 923,769 square kilometres, it is impossible to address Nigeria’s climate change challenges from a single central government. This presents an opportunity…

Year: 2024

Maiduguri Flood: SPP Commiserates with Borno, Calls for Urgent Climate Action, Support

Climate Governance Performance Ranking: How Lagos Emerged Top Among 36 States

Nigeria’s Energy Crossroads: The Dangote Refinery And Quest For Sustainability

David Hundeyi and Dialogue Earth: Addressing Misinformation About Climate Change Diplomacy

Lagos Wins State With Best Climate Governance Performance

Gombe Clinches Top Spot in FG’s Climate Governance Performance Ranking

Senator Seriake Dickson Endorses Subnational Climate Governance Ranking Report

Climate Governance Essential To Tackle Climate Change, Says Minister

Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking of Nigeria’s 36 States. (Photos)

Multilevel Climate Action: Importance of Subnational Climate Policies, Action Plans

Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, President of the Society for Planet and Prosperity, to speak at the Nigeria Climate Change Forum 2025

SPP Appoints Dr. Peter Ekweozoh, mni, Snr Fellow on Technology Innovation

Invitation to Join Webinar on #COP29 Debriefing

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