In a bid to curb the effects of air pollution, the incorporation of urban parks as part of City Planning processes became popular. Over time, it was then discovered that these parks went beyond just trapping carbon from the atmosphere; It provided a cool spot for interaction, increased the well-being and overall aesthetic value of […]
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Apply to be one of just 10 newly-appointed or emerging nonprofit executives who will be invited to join the 2018 inaugural class of the NonprofitCoach™ Global Leaders Fellowship. This exclusive leadership development program is designed for the world’s best, brightest and most determined social sector leaders. It is a rigorous, six-month leadership coaching program that
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The Obama Foundation Fellowship program seeks to support outstanding civic innovators from around the world in order to amplify the impact of their work and to inspire a wave of civic innovation. The Obama Foundation Fellows will be a diverse set of community-minded rising stars – organizers, inventors, artists, entrepreneurs, journalists, and more – who
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The prize is an international initiative by the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and the Independent Exploration and Production Company, ConocoPhillips. It recognizes significant contributions to environmental issues and concerns. Applications are invited from individuals, multi-disciplinary teams or community groups. The winning environmental project receives funding of $100,000 USD and each of the two
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We all know that it is not easy to scale any business in Nigeria let alone a social enterprise which comes with its own complexities and challenges. This chat did not dwell so much on what an NGO means but it did illuminate the qualities and skills one must possess if he or she wants
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Waking up to the news of the Makurdi flood in Benue state was devastating, knowing the impact on both individuals and communities. Statistic reveals that over 110,000 people have been displaced from their homes as a result of the flood which has social, economic and environmental consequences. The immediate impact of floods is the loss of
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You know when you sit in traffic and wonder if the air pollution might be what kills you before you reach your destination? it appears the National Environmental Standards and Regulation Enforcement Agency (NESREA) Director-General- Dr Lawrence Anukam- shares your concerns A recent report in the guardian stated that The NESREA, along with The Nigerian Police and
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Guys, please use less water, we’re hurting the grapes! Check out this video on Deutsche Welle discussing the effects of climate change on our ‘winetacy’ Source: Deutsche Welle
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According to the United Nations, Climate change is now affecting every country on every continent. It is disrupting national economies and affecting lives, costing people, communities, and countries dearly today and even more tomorrow. One issue that needs to be talked about more, especially among young people is Land Degradation and Desertification, because, in light of
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Source: environewsnigeria.com The Minister of State for Environment, Ibrahim Usman Jibril, has spoken with one voice with the Benue State Government to appeal to residents of Makurdi and other towns to stop building structures along waterways and on drainage channels so as to allow for free flow of storm water. The minister made the appeal on
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