“𝗜𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗴𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘁.” That was the joke a friend cracked last week as we both fanned ourselves under the scorching Abuja sun. We laughed, but deep down, it was far from funny. Nigeria is no stranger to heat, but what we are experiencing lately […]
I stumbled over a fallen tree while walking through the forest sometime ago. Its once-strong branches lie lifeless on the ground. It reminded me of a wise saying: “The forest doesn’t weep for a fallen tree.” This ancient proverb holds great truth, especially in the context of climate change. In Africa, we face a similar […]
Imagine waking up one morning to find that the world has changed overnight. The skies are clearer, the air is fresher, and the streets are cleaner. People are smiling, birds are singing, and the planet is thriving. It is an idealistic dream come true, but what if I told you that this is not just […]
Close your eyes and picture a small village in rural Nigeria, where the air is fresh, the water is clean, and the community is thriving to survive. But beneath the surface, the village is facing an approaching crisis – the nearby forest, which provides livelihoods for many families, is being depleted at an alarming rate. […]
As the African proverb goes, “A single tree can’t stop a storm, but a forest can reduce its fury.” This perfectly sums up how the African continent is responding to climate change. Despite having the lowest global emissions, the continent has been most severely impacted by the terrible impacts of climate change. However, Africa is […]
“Climate change is a global problem that requires a global response, and Africa is key to solving it.” – Ban Ki-moon, former UN Secretary-General. A global goal of 1.5°C over pre-industrial levels has been set by the Paris Agreement, and reaching this objective will depend in large part on the Global South, which includes Africa. […]
Local communities are not just victims of climate change; they are also key players in the fight against it. Empowering them with knowledge and resources is essential for building a more sustainable future for all Nigerians. In Nigeria, a nation rich in natural resources and cultural diversity, the effects are becoming increasingly evident. When discussing […]
Climate change poses a serious threat to Africa, despite the continent contributing the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, and faces some of the harshest consequences of climate change impacts. However, Africa is also a place of incredible resilience, innovation, and a growing green movement. When we discuss innovations in Africa that promote a sustainable […]
COP28, the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), concluded on December 15th, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With over 40,000 participants from governments, NGOs, businesses, and academia, the conference aimed to accelerate global action on climate change and build on the progress made at COP27 […]
