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We’re connecting youths to nature through climate and biodiversity education.

Why Biodiversity Matters

Our world is teeming with incredible biodiversity—plants, trees, birds, ants, and more—that work together to maintain the delicate balance of our planet. Each living thing plays a significant role in our ecosystem. However, many of these precious creatures are at risk of extinction, and we are deeply committed to protecting and preserving biodiversity.
“Bioverse NG is a project for young people by young people, and has been designed to help us build and maintain the agency, optimism, and resilience we need in these times of polycrisis” – Jennifer Uchendu

About

Through the Bioverse NG Project, we are safeguarding nature through a dual strategy that prioritizes climate action and biodiversity preservation. Our philosophy is simple yet profound—we believe that we are not separate from nature; we are an integral part of it. The diversity of our flora and fauna is not only vital for our survival but also essential for the well-being of our planet.

Our project involves

6-Week Learning Workshop​

The 6-week virtual workshop will train 200 young Nigerians on climate change and biodiversity in Nigeria, providing insightful learning on the nature and concepts of biodiversity within our local context, as well as governance policies and action areas for interventions.

Bioverse NG National Conference

The Bioverse NG National Conference will bring together all project stakeholders for a more robust dialogue on climate change and biodiversity in Nigeria.

Bioverse NG Regional Dialogues

The Regional Dialogues will connect workshop participants with key stakeholders in the Climate and Biodiversity sector in Nigeria, to discuss policy issues and also promote youth action and advocacy.

Internship Placements for top participants

Top Project Participants will have the opportunity to intern at our organization, and other biodiversity-focused organizations to build practical experience on climate action and biodiversity projects.

Our Impact

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Watch the Bioverse NG Project Impact Documentary

Upcoming - The Bioverse NG Career Guide

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Relive the Bioverse NG Workshop

Bioverse NG Regional Dialogue

Our regional dialogue connected 200 youth and biodiversity stakeholders across Nigeria’s six geographical regions, focusing on discussions around biodiversity policies, media engagement and youth engagement.

Hear From Our Interns

Interning at Greenfingers was really insightful and adventurous. I participated in Wildlife research and writing, sea turtles rehabilitation, and release, campaign planning, workshop planning, community engagement, and taught conservation to children and adults.

Umeokechukwu Precious INTERN

The BioverseNG Internship was truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity that impacted my life. Through this internship, I have been inspired and motivated to choose a career in conservation. Going forward I hope to take as many online conservation courses as possible, work at other conservation organisations to acquire more knowledge and experience on wildlife Conservation.

Ekechi Constance INTERN

The internship program has improved my communication and teamwork skills, and I’ve also learnt the process of carrying out a routine check, wildlife care, and project planning. I'm hoping and praying for greater opportunities in the near future, while also working to be a professional conservationist.

Ernest Anyanwu INTERN

This internship program has changed my phobia for animals, I learned the importance of teamwork, my communication skills have improved, which has boosted my confidence.

Gondyi Nanakyen INTERN

During my internship, I developed skills in communication, animal observation, wildlife resource management skills, prevention and mitigating forest fires and deforestation through livelihood activities, collaboration, data collection and analysis.

Asime Oba INTERN

Throughout the internship, I developed proficiency in operating SMART devices and camera traps which has honed my wildlife monitoring abilities.

Abdulmajeed Zakariyya Muhammad INTERN

My internship experience provided me with first hand knowledge on biodiversity conservation both (floral and fauna). I also developed project proposal writing skills.

Promise Ononagbo INTERN

Bioverse NG National Conference

On the 29th of February, 2024 the Bioverse NG National Conference brought together all project stakeholders for a more robust dialogue on Nigeria’s biodiversity. It was also an amazing day to celebrate the project’s impact!

Watch the Recap

What our participants said about Bioverse NG

Ebiuge Ogbomah Participant

Most of the time, when you talk about the ecosystem or sustainability, it tends to feel like there’s little you can do as an individual. With the Bioverse NG workshop sessions, it has reiterated the fact that it is individuals who make up bodies that enforce change.

Ene Ogebe Participant

Biodiversity is such an interesting topic. Makes me conscious of everything in my environment. Every life matters

Ayorinde Temitayo Participant

The session was a great one that opened my eyes to things that will normally sound or look unnecessary to me. In summary, I have realised that as an individual, I need to make an effort to protect our planet. Every community also needs to get involved and have a sense of belonging, that is when our planet Earth can survive

Jonathan Gideon Participant

The most important information I learned from the workshop was the fact that biodiversity is not just about the number of species, but also about the diversity within and between species.

Gideon Oche Ogoh Participant

I learnt that irrespective of my career type I can still pick a niche on biodiversity and be passionate and consistent about it. It really begins within our neighborhood to take up such responsibility, and I hope to be part of a team that has the burning desire to make change.

Okoro Ruth Chimuanya Participant

There are many courses that can land many young people a good career, some in biodiversity but we keep neglecting it because we lack the relevant knowledge. This workshop was an eye opener for me in understanding the relevance of those courses

Emmanuel Gadah Joseph Participant

When we protect the environment we are only conserving biodiversity but also our lives and to the benefit of our children in future.

Daniel Adaji Participant

I am a climate change writer but I have now understood that beyond climate change, sustainable biodiversity is very important. I got thinking immediately to see how visual pollution affects out mental health. I never heard or thought of mental pollution as a cause to worry about until Dr. Adenike's session.

Madaki Gideon Participant

I learned about the relationship between biodiversity and climate change and most importantly I learnt about biomimicry for the first time and am already looking into the possibility of engaging in biomimicry research and Studies

Joseph Osoh Participant

I always have a reason to be happy in every workshop. It is always an interesting session to be honest.

Kehinde Oludipe Participant

Thanks so much for the opportunity to participate in the workshop. It has been an amazing six weeks journey , filled with knowledgeable speakers and remarkable presentations.

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