October 2024 – Sawubona

Learning From The Past: How Climate Finance Can Optimally Serve Host Communities

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges the world has experienced. Whilst the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas, which emit greenhouse gases, predominantly carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) have sustained industrial activities, these gases act like thermal blankets around the earth, trapping heat and causing rise in global […]

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Nigerian children in the throes, as climate change affects ecosystems and livelihoods

“When wells dry up, children are the ones missing school to fetch water. When droughts diminish food supplies, children suffer from malnutrition and stunting. When floods hit, children fall ill from waterborne illnesses. And when water is not available in Nigerian communities, children cannot wash their hands to fight off diseases,” Peter Hawkins, UNICEF Representative

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Empowering Smallholder Farmers: Harnessing Renewable Energy for Improved Agriculture Productivity

Image Source: Rice Today “Addressing the challenges faced by smallholder farmers requires collaborative efforts between governments, development organisations, and the private sector” Smallholder farmers, the backbone of Africa’s food production Smallholders farmers are small-scale farmers, pastoralists, forest keepers, and fish farmers who manage areas varying from less than 1 hectare to 10 hectares. These farmers

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Achieving Sustainable Food Security in Nigeria: A Mission-Oriented Policy Approach

Source: Apnews.com 1969 was the defining year. The United States of America (USA) finally achieved the national goal set by President John. F Kennedy in 1961. The mission was to perform a crewed lunar landing and return to earth. The US’ attempt to achieve the Apollo 11 mission galvanised the entire country on a mission.

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Effective Policies can be a ‘shot in the arm’ for Climate-Smart Agriculture Adaptation in Nigeria

Image Source: FAO A defining challenge for the agriculture sector in Nigeria today is to achieve the trade-offs between livelihoods at the macro and micro levels, nutrition, food security and the planet. This challenge is defined by the changing climatic conditions in the context of high dependence on rain-fed agriculture, which is negatively affecting food

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Policy Analysis: Food Systems still not an Integral Part of Nigeria’s Climate Change Policies

Introduction Climate Transition Plans (CTPs) have become essential instruments for countries to tackle the pressing issues related to climate change. These comprehensive strategies outline a country’s roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to climate impacts, and transitioning towards a more sustainable, low-carbon economy. As countries like Nigeria grapple with the complexities of climate action,

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