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The Enugu State Government and the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) held an inception meeting and stakeholder engagement for the proposed Enugu State Climate Policy and Action Plan on Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Enugu, the state capital. Supported by the African Climate Foundation, the inception meeting, which had…

The Senior Adviser to the Governor of Enugu State on Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Professor Chukwumerije Okereke, has announced the launch of an essay competition on climate change in the state. The competition is part of the Mbah-Climate Education, Innovation and Training Initiative (MBAH-CEITI) aimed at raising climate awareness…

An environment enthusiast and climate change mitigation advocate, Chukwumerije Okereke, has explained why climate governance is important at state level. Okereke, a professor, is the President and Chairman, Board of Trustee, Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) Nigeria. He notesd that climate change impacts are primarily felt at the subnational…

The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), a civil society organisation (CSO) led by foremost Professor of Environment and Governance, Chukwumerije Okereke, has said that Nigeria can leverage on coordinated climate action at the subnational level to achieve sustainable development. This assertion was made by Nnaemeka Oruh, Senior Policy Analyst,…

Climate change has created significant environmental problems in Nigeria, affecting all regions and socioeconomic classes. The 2024 heatwaves are a stark reminder of its impact, causing considerable stress on commercial farmers and threatening food security. The Niger Delta faces persistent oil spills, leading to severe soil and water pollution, while…

The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), in close collaboration with the Department of Climate Change (DCC) of the Federal Ministry of Environment in Abuja, has announced plans to officially launch the rating and ranking of the climate governance performance of Nigeria’s 36 states in July 2024. The statement was…

This is contained in a statement signed by Ms Dolapo John of the Department of Climate Change and made available to newsmen on Friday in Lagos. The statement said that the meeting was officially inaugurated by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Environment, Mr. Mahmud Kambari, who also…

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has outlined a bold strategy for climate change and sustainable development in the state. Mbah made the announcement during his speech to commemorate the one-year anniversary of his administration. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Policy and…

We are absolutely thrilled to have you join us for this all-important event – the Energy Transition Symposium. This symposium stands as a beacon of hope and change, focusing on a topic that is crucial for our collective socially equitable future:”Energy Transition in an Oil-dependent Economy.” We invite you to…

Abstract The concept of degrowth aligns with the principles of Climate and Environmental Justice (CEJ) in significant aspects. Both frameworks underline the need for new global structures and social movements that promote ecological conservation, local economic regeneration, and social well-being that goes beyond material accumulation. Therefore, degrowth can reinforce the…