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Post Date : April 30, 2025

Imo State Moves Towards Climate-Resilient Governance as Space for Change Unveils Policy Brief

By: Harriet Ijeomah Owerri, Imo State – April 29, 2025Months after launching a historic journey toward climate legislation, Imo State witnessed yet another major milestone today as the civil society organization Space for Change officially unveiled a policy brief titled “Advancing Inclusive Climate Governance in Imo State, Nigeria: Transforming Challenges Into Opportunities”.  The presentation event, […]

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Post Date : February 11, 2025

Corruption Threatens Global Climate Action, Transparency International Warns

Corruption poses a major threat to global efforts in tackling climate change, Transparency International warned in its latest report on Tuesday. The graft watchdog’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index revealed that many nations playing key roles in climate action—whether as hosts of UN climate summits or as those most vulnerable to rising temperatures—scored poorly, with some […]

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Post Date : January 31, 2025

FG Pledges Sustainable Water Management to Boost Food Security

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to water and food security, with a strong focus on climate resilience and sustainable water management. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Terlumun Utsev, made this declaration at the 31st National Council on Water Resources and Sanitation (NCWRS) Meeting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He […]

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Post Date : January 29, 2025

African Leaders Urged to Fast-Track Climate Change Law for Sustainable Development

Climate change experts and stakeholders have called on African leaders to urgently adopt the Draft Model Climate Change Law to accelerate efforts in combating environmental challenges across the continent. The proposed law aims to promote sustainable development by reinforcing the principles of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It establishes a legal […]

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Post Date : January 22, 2025

Spaces for Change Leads Effort to Draft Imo State’s First Climate Change Law

By: Harriet Ijeomah As the impacts of climate change escalate across Nigeria, Imo State finds itself grappling with extreme weather events, including flooding, excessive rainfall, and soil erosion. These climate-related disasters have displaced thousands of residents and caused significant damage to communities. In 2024 alone, flooding in the state displaced 7,832 people and affected 60,761 […]

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Post Date : January 16, 2025

Nigeria Champions Climate-Smart Agriculture, Green Energy Transition

Nigeria has pledged to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices and advance its energy transition as part of efforts to combat climate change and achieve sustainable development. The announcement came during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, a global summit focused on addressing environmental challenges. The government outlined its strategy to diversify energy sources, reduce reliance on fossil […]

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Post Date : December 16, 2024

NiMet Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Climate Emergencies in Nigeria

The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Charles Anosike, has pledged the federal government’s dedication to addressing humanitarian crises caused by conflicts, natural disasters, and climate change. Speaking at NiMet’s 2nd roundtable meeting on “Anticipatory Action Framework for Nigeria,” Anosike called for enhanced inter-agency collaboration to tackle these challenges effectively. Anosike highlighted NiMet’s […]

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Post Date : December 13, 2024

EU Supports Over 350 Sub-Saharan Councils to Tackle Climate Change

The European Union (EU) has extended its climate action efforts to more than 350 local government councils across sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Speaking at the closing event of the Abuja Urban Lab, Tomasz Gawlik, a representative of the EU delegation, emphasized the EU’s global commitment to addressing climate issues […]

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Post Date : November 14, 2024

Lagos State Government Fosters Climate Action Through Partnerships Access Bank and Carbonivity

The Lagos State Government has made a significant move in addressing climate change by partnering with Access Bank and Carbonivity at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. This strategic collaboration aims to drive climate investment and promote sustainable development in Africa’s largest city. With Lagos facing complex climate challenges amidst […]

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