Year: 2026

Green maritime now competitive advantage, not just compliance – Dakuku Peterside

Former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has said that decarbonisation and environmentally sustainable shipping practices have evolved beyond regulatory compliance to become a critical competitive advantage for businesses operating in the global maritime industry. Peterside made the assertion on Monday while delivering…
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From Carbon Literacy to Continental Action – WAGEDI’s Journey Through the ACQF Green Skills Initiative — and the Birth of a New African Partnership

By Michael Mbaike, Project Manager, Green Waka Project · Administrative Officer & Research Assistant, West Africa Green Economic Development Institute (WAGEDI) — Africa is entering one of the most important transitions in its modern history. Governments, universities, industries, and development partners are investing in green skills as the foundation for…
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Hard Choices Test Breakaway Climate Summit

A first-of-its-kind conference that focused on phasing out fossil fuels now confronts the challenge of turning plans into policy. SANTA MARTA, Colombia — The vibe was good at the world’s first climate summit outside of the United Nations process. Now comes the hard part. Nearly 60 countries met along Colombia’s…
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WAGEDI Executive Director Co-authors…

Dear Colleagues, Happy new year once again. This year no doubt will witness a QUANTUM LEAP in research, advocacy, development and innovation as we enter the next phase of promoting low carbon and resources efficient technologies Please find time to grow through this publication where yours sincerely is a Co-…
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WAGEDI Congratulates Dr. Felicia Mogo

The Executive Director West Africa Green Economic Development Institute WAGEDI, Prof Magnus Onuoha management and staff, hereby congratulate Dr Felicia Mogo on her reelection as UN Group of Experts for Marine Environment and Socio- Economics, 2026-2030 cycle. Her reelection is a testimony of her trail-blazing efforts in Africa and beyond…
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