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02 Dec 23

Nigeria launches Long Term Low Emission Development Strategy at COP28

Nigeria has achieved what looks like another major milestone in her effort to achieve a net zero carbon economy by 2060 by launching its Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy on Friday, December 1, 2023, at COP28 in Dubai, UAE. The event, which was graced by dignitaries and delegates from different…

20 Nov 23

Nigeria Unveils Report To Map Climate Impacts Across 36 States

The Federal Government of Nigeria has released a report as part of its efforts to identify the specific support needs of the federation’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to combat climate change. Titled “Mapping Climate Change Impact, Policy, and Action in Nigeria’s 36 States and Federal Capital…

14 Nov 23

SPP, DCC and NGF Set To Launch Report On Mapping Of Climate Impact, Policy And Action At The Sub-national Level In Nigeria.

The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) in collaboration with the Department of Climate Change, the Federal Ministry of Environment, and the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) is organizing a high-level meeting to launch and discuss the results and findings of a survey on climate change impact, policy, and actions in…

05 Nov 23

Okereke bags Fellow of World Academy of Sciences

Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke has been elected Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries (UNESCO-TWAS) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to science and its promotion in the developing world. The Nigeria born Okereke is a Professor in Global Governance and Public Policy…

23 Oct 23

Deadlock on L&D Funding: Rich Countries Again Trample on Equity And Trust In The Global Climate Agreement

The fourth meeting of the Transition Committee for the operationalisation of the Loss and Damage Fund ended in Aswan, Egypt with no clear resolutions on key issues especially where the Loss and Damage Fund( agreed to in COP27, at Sharm el-Sheikh) would be domiciled. From 17-20 October, 2023, developed countries…

06 Oct 23

Participants of the International Visitors Leadership Impact Award project Inspires Enugu State Students to plant trees

In a remarkable initiative to promote environmental consciousness among young minds, piloted by Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke of the Center for Climate Change and Development, participants of the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) Awardee embarked on a mission to various schools across Enugu State. Their goal? To educate and engage students…

03 Oct 23

Climate Action: President Tinubu’s Government Needs to Correct Course ahead of COP28

The 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) may have come and gone but the debates and the representations by the global leaders continue to shape the path to commitments and development. In his opening remark, the UN Secretary-General said, “action is what the world needs”. That indeed…

20 Sep 23

African Adaptation Initiative (AAI) Programme Call for Proposal 2023

The African Adaptation Initiative (AAI) programme, initiated by the African Union, and funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in 23 countries, aims to establish more resilient agriculture in Africa. Its first phase, started in June 2022, will consist of developing a tool for modelling climate risks, their impacts, solutions,…

10 Sep 23

Prof. Okereke Organises IVLP- Funded Tree Planting Exercise In Enugu

International climate expert and leading advocate for climate action in Nigeria, Professor Chukwumerije Okereke has organized a climate education and tree planting exercise in Enugu State. The state tree planting exercise is one of the programmes mapped out for the implementation of the International Visitors’ Leadership Programme (IVLP) impact award…

10 Sep 23

At IVLP-funded Enugu tree planting exercise, Okereke advocates climate action

International climate expert and leading advocate for climate action in Nigeria, Professor Chukwumerije Okereke, recently convened a climate education and tree planting exercise in Enugu State. The state tree planting exercise is one of the programmes mapped out for the implementation of the International Visitors’ Leadership Programme (IVLP) impact award…

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Nigeria launches Long Term Low Emission Development Strategy at COP28

Nigeria Unveils Report To Map Climate Impacts Across 36 States

SPP, DCC and NGF Set To Launch Report On Mapping Of Climate Impact, Policy And Action At The Sub-national Level In Nigeria.

Okereke bags Fellow of World Academy of Sciences

Deadlock on L&D Funding: Rich Countries Again Trample on Equity And Trust In The Global Climate Agreement

Participants of the International Visitors Leadership Impact Award project Inspires Enugu State Students to plant trees

Climate Action: President Tinubu’s Government Needs to Correct Course ahead of COP28

African Adaptation Initiative (AAI) Programme Call for Proposal 2023

Prof. Okereke Organises IVLP- Funded Tree Planting Exercise In Enugu

At IVLP-funded Enugu tree planting exercise, Okereke advocates climate action

Climate Consensus Possible Through Collaboration – Okereke

Climate Action: Enhancing Resilience Through Subnational Policies

French Embassy Project: Ekwueme Varsity Takes Delivery of 130 Waste Bins to Combat Plastic Pollution

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