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The Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), has developed a guidance manual for climate change agenda in the country  t o curb long-term climate-related issues. The manual is meant to provide guidelines and procedures for implementing climate change activities in priority sectors. Climate change is a global threat to sustainable development and Nigeria is experiencing adverse conditions with negative impacts on agriculture, human health and the environment. The stakeholders gathered in Abuja recently for a one-day stakeholders’ review workshop, organized by NEWMAP.  The workshop gave an opportunity for open discussions that aids better understanding of the manual. Stakeholders called on the Federal Government to strengthen policies by giving technical assistance to selected institutions for climate-resilient programs in the country. They also need the government to promote low carbon development, through technical support to upgrade policies, regulatory and planning

Nations and leaders took a major stride towards a resilient, net zero emissions future during the weekend by presenting ambitious new commitments, immediate actions and tangible plans to tackle the climate crisis. co-met by the United Nations, the UK and France,  in partnership with Italy  and Chile  on the 5th anniversary of the Paris agreement, Climate Ambition Summit evidenced a major landmark on the path to the important climate conference COP26 in Glasgow in November , 2021 . [photo credit: google] More than 70 leaders from all continents sketched out new commitments for climate change action at the summit and this is a clear sign that more than ever before the compass of international action, the Paris Agreement is working to urgently increase climate change action. This goes to show that climate change is at the top of the global agenda despite the severe challenges of COVID-19. The dangers of climate change is increasing and needs immediate action to curb it. Gathered from the

 As part of his plan to maintain the best climate for USA, President-elect Joe Biden has formed a team heavy on deal makers and fighters to lead his climate effort. The team have been tasked with remaking and cleaning up the nation's transportation and power plant systems as fast as politically possible.  abc NEWS writes that while the president-elect's picks have the experience to do the heavy lifting required in a climate overhaul of the U.S. economy, they also seem to be reassuring skeptics that he won't neglect the low-income, working class and minority community hid hardest by fossil fuel pollution and climate change. The appointment of former Mayor Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary, former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm for energy secretary and former Environmental Protection Agency chief Gina McCarthy as leader of domestic climate efforts was welcomed with excitement and general applause by energy lobbyists, environmental groups, progressives and auto w

 The African Marine Environment Sustainability Initiative (AFMESI) held its 2nd Symposium to deliberate on issues related to marine pollution prevention and control in Africa’s oceans—while proffering sustainable strategies for the implementation of holistic mechanisms and actions to tackle the urgent and emerging challenges [photo credit: afmesi.org] The theme of the event was Marine Pollution Prevention and Control Towards Blue Economy. The Symposium was held physically and virtually (Livestream). The in-person event was held in Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria. COVID-19 precautionary measures were observed. The event was organised by the Initiative for Inclusive Dialogue in Nigeria (IIDN). Funding support for the event was generously provided by Ocean Networks Canada, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited provided some refreshments. Also, a pledge of support was made by The Ocean Foundation, Washington, DC, USA. [photo credit: afmesi.org] The

 The Climate Action Group,  an NGO in Nigeria focused on environment and climate change has recently launched a program tagged 'Catch Them Young'. This program as expressed in writing on their Facebook handle is all about involving children in taking action for Climate change towards mitigating the adverse effects of Climate change on our environment for sustainable development.  The project aims at orienting and sensitizing children in primary and junior secondary schools on what climate change deforestation and indiscriminate cutting down of trees are all about and their effect on the environment, also make the children know the importance of tree planting, empower and induce the culture of tree planting exercise in children as the leaders of tomorrow and have an eco-friendly environment where both the present and future generations will enjoy and protect. I think this is a step in the right direction in ensuring sustainable development in green growth. see more pictures belo

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