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Michael Mbaike represents WAGEDI and Nigeria at an international youth geography forum — and reflects on what it could mean for Africa. On 18 August 2026, Michael Mbaike, Administrative Officer and Research Assistant at the West Africa Green Economic Development Institute (WAGEDI), Gregory University Uturu, joined researchers and practitioners from…

Africa’s maritime and Blue Economy future will be determined not by the abundance of its ocean resources but by its ability to develop investment-ready, environmentally responsible and commercially viable projects, leading Blue Economy expert, Dr. Felicia Chinwe Mogo, declared during a high-level international webinar ahead of the Strategic Green Maritime…

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…

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…

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…

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-…

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…

Glad to be part of the above research work published by Berkeley Publications on 30/09/25. Let’s continue to promote low carbon and resources efficient economy Click to Read Journal Here>>>

Executive Director, West Africa Green Economic Development Institute (WAGEDI) Prof Magnus Chidi Onuoha with some experts at the Validation of Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0 with the Theme: Driving Ambition, Strengthening Action, and Aligning with the Paris Agreement and Global Stocktake @ Lakegreen Field Hotel, Kado Abuja Nigeria on…