From Lagos to Lahore, from Accra to Amsterdam, we are surrounded by plastic. The sachet water bags littering the gutters in Nigerian markets. The nylon wraps from suya and fried yam. The plastic bottles from every party and street corner. We see it, we live with it, sometimes we even burn it, unknowingly inhaling toxic […]
You do not need a thermometer to feel it. Just walk into a local market, and prices have doubled, maybe tripled. A bag of rice that cost twenty thousand naira last year now sells for over fifty thousand. Tomatoes are expensive. Maize is scarce. Even sachet water has doubled in price. The rains now come […]
Let us be honest — Earth Day celebrations have sometimes felt like a feel-good tradition. A few tree plantings here, a few speeches there, then we all move on. But this year, something was different. A few days ago, I stepped outside just before noon and felt the weight of the sun pressing down like […]
The heat is unbearable. In recent months, headlines have screamed about “global boiling,” a terrifying new reality where temperatures are breaking records across the globe. Nigeria is no exception. The sun is extremely hot than ever, farmlands are drying, and life is becoming hard for millions daily. Yet, as communities struggle to adapt, climate change […]
In the communities in Bonny, Rivers State, where fishing and farming have sustained families for generations, people watch helplessly as rising sea levels swallow large amounts of land. The salty water seeps into farms, destroying cassava and plantain crops. Mothers recall a time when the tides were predictable, but today, nothing is certain. The climate […]
Every year, world leaders gather at climate summits, delivering passionate speeches and signing ambitious agreements to combat climate change. The headlines scream “historic breakthroughs,” “bold targets,” Time to take action,” and “unwavering commitments or dedication.” Yet, year after year, emissions keep rising, forests keep shrinking, and vulnerable communities continue to suffer the worst impacts of […]
A question has been going through my head lately: What if we could switch it up? What if we could change the way we think, our habits, the way we live, rethink our priorities, shift our perspectives, and the way we interact with our environment, not just for ourselves, but for the planet that sustains […]
The year draws to a close, and we move closer to 2025. I find myself reflecting on the power of intentionality. The idea came to me recently as I sat with my thoughts: what if we approached sustainability the same way we approach our personal or professional goals? Right now, many of us are busy […]
The climate crisis is no longer a future problem, it is happening right now. Rivers are drying up in East Africa, leaving entire villages without water. Floods in West Africa are washing away homes and destroying farms. People are losing their livelihoods, communities, and sense of security. For millions, the climate crisis is no longer […]
What exactly is COP? Why is it held annually, and what difference does it make to the world? Every year, world leaders, scientists, and advocates come together for a monumental event: the Conference of the Parties, better known as COP. However, for many, the purpose and impact of COP can be unclear. COP stands for […]
