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Sep 25
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Aug 25
WAGEDI, ATPS AND IPAR partners in a two- day Capacity – Strengthening Training for Farmers, Agricultural Extension System, and Researchers to Support Inclusive Knowledge Brokering and Increased Climate Resilience
This event took place between 18-19 August, 2025 at the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) Four different training modules thought included: Module 1: Theme: Information Communication and Technology i. Training on “Accessing agricultural information on weather forecast, market information, and farming advice ( use of mobile apps in disease detection)”…
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Aug 25
Energy Institute Holds Maiden Matriculation, Pioneers National Diploma In Solar Technology
Held on Friday, August 8, 2025, the event went beyond the traditional gowns and oaths, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s renewable energy capacity-building efforts. For Dr Sunny Akpoyibo, President and Founder of the Asteven Group, the ceremony was the realisation of a long-held dream. “To see this dream come…
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Aug 25
WAGEDI CONGRATULATES MAJEKODUNMI on Her Appointment as Director General NCCC, Lauds the Predecessor Maduekwe’s Efforts.
The West Africa Green Economic Development Institute (WAGEDI) through her Executive Director, Prof Magnus Chidi Onuoha has congratulated Omototenloye Majekodunmi, a lawyer and climate finance expert , on her appointment as the third Director General, National Climate Change Council (NCCC). You will recall that Dr Salisu Dahiru was the pioneer…
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Jul 25
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Jul 25
Africa’s Climate Future Hinges on Accountability and Action, Says Expert on Climate Fact File
Africa’s progress on climate commitments depends on how well countries embrace accountability, mobilise financing, and implement their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), said Prof Magnus Onuoha during an episode of Climate Fact File with Ify Onyekwere. He emphasised that while the Paris Agreement provided a roadmap through NDCs for all 198…
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Jul 25
From Measurement to Action: A New Ecosystem for Climate Implementation in Africa
By Eugene Itua 1 & Magnus Chidi Onuoha 2 A new, dynamic ecosystem for climate action is rapidly maturing across Africa, characterized by a sophisticated shift from ambition to tangible results. Two landmark initiatives stand at the forefront of this evolution: the African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) NDC Implementation…
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May 25
Three-day Training/ Workshop on GHGI and MRV for the Staff of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
GREAT MILESTONE RECORDED From the Sustainable Energy Practitioners Association of Nigeria (SEPAN)and West Africa Green Economic Development Institute (WAGEDI)!!! The three-day Training/ Workshop on GHGI and MRV for the staff of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) took place at NIMASA Training Centre Kirikiri APAPA LAGOS, 27-29 May 2025.…
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Feb 25
STEP CHANGE Participatory Knowledge Brokerage Training Workshop, Tanzania (Photos)
PICTORAMA @ STEP CHANGE participatory knowledge brokerage training workshop on Locally Led Adaptation ( LLA) technologies @Arusha Tanzania 11-14 February, 2025. View Photos:
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Jan 25
Joy Ify Onyekwere
Joy Ify Onyekwere is a seasoned climate journalist, social impact communicator, and publisher of www.thedevelopmentreport.org and Climate Justice Africa Magazine www.cjafricamag,org – platforms dedicated to spotlighting African perspectives and driving inclusive climate action through credible reporting, bold storytelling, and advocacy-focused narratives. She is also the host of Climate Fact File…