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The wife of the Enugu State governor, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, has called for a comprehensive and sustainable strategy that prioritizes both environmental protection and economic growth in the face of climate change. Mrs. Mbah made this call during an Award Presentation Ceremony for the winners of Enugu State’s first essay…

COP29 aims to get developed countries to agree to greater financial support for poor climate-vulnerable nations The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) is to be held from 11 to 22 November in Baku, Azerbaijan. The main goal of the conference is…

Concept Note: Award Ceremony for Climate Change Essay Competition Objective To formally conclude the Climate Change Essay Competition and recognize the winners while fostering a community of climate advocates. Topic What measures can Enugu state take to address climate change while also promoting economic growth, and what role can the…

Application deadline: Friday, November 8, 2024 at 12:00 PM (noon) EST The Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship is a five months fellowship which aims to create a community of committed clean energy and climate change leaders from emerging and developing countries, enriched by engagement with top Yale faculty and researchers, and…

The Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) convened a two-day conference on 14th and 15th September 2024 in Lagos, with the theme “A Clarion Call to Defend the Deep.” Held at Nevada Hotels, Lekki, the event gathered climate scientists, activists, CSOs, and stakeholders from various parts of Nigeria to discuss the critical…

Stakeholders from across various sectors came together in Lagos for a critical consultation aimed at tackling the city’s pressing air quality challenges. The event is part of the CLEAN Air Project; and themed “Synthesized Pan-Sectorial Air Quality Management Recommendations for Lagos State, Nigeria”, was held at the American Corner, Ikeja,…

Deadline: Nov 12, 2024 Donor: Global Disaster Preparedness Center Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: Up-to $10,000 The GDPC small grants supports applied,original and impactful research in low-and middle-income countries, that can inform policy, planning community action, etc. With 68% of the world population projected to live in urban areas by…