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SUMMARY:World Environment Day
DESCRIPTION:World Environment Day – June 5 \nWorld Environment Day is an international environmental awareness day celebrated every 5th of June. It is organised by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to encourage global awareness for the protection of the environment\, as well as call for actions to promote environmental sustainability. \nAs the biggest annual event for positive environmental action\, the day focuses on environmental concerns ranging from pollution\, global warming\, sustainable food production and protection of wildlife. \nEvery year\, we use the event to shore up public engagement and advocacy about the state of the environment and deliberate on what local actions are necessary to ensure global environmental sustainability. \nSome of the activities carried out during World Environment Day are: \n\nWaste management;\nBeach/Market clean- up;\nSchool/community gardening and a-forestation programme\nClimate Change Campaigns.\nFlora and fauna drama by students.\nInter school competition\nCommunity awareness and sensitisation\nPoetry\, etc.\n\nWe will be engaging more communities along the Nigerian coastline as a way of protecting other species such as the African Manatee Trichechus senegalensis\, as well as whales that sometime beach (Cetacean stranding).
URL:https://ncfnigeria.org/event/world-environment-day/
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SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) \nWMBD is an annual event for raising awareness on bird migration and the importance of protecting the flyways and habitats used by birds during migration. \nThe event holds across the country\, and particularly in sites designated Important Bird Area where wintering birds and European migrants rely for survival. \nActivities during the World Migratory Bird Day involve community engagement (where residents are enlightened on yearly birds migration and what they can do to preserve flyways)\, birding expedition\, clean up exercise\, environmental education and commemorative tree planting exercise.
URL:https://ncfnigeria.org/event/world-migratory-bird-day-2/
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SUMMARY:Chief S.L. Edu Memorial Lecture
DESCRIPTION:24th Chief S.L. Edu Memorial Lecture – January 30\, 2026 \nThe Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) hosted the 24th Chief S.L. Edu Memorial Lecture on 30 January 2026 under the theme\, “To Have and To Hold: Faith and Care of the Environment.” Held in honour of NCF’s founder and Nigeria’s foremost conservation pioneer\, Chief S.L. Edu\, the annual lecture continued its legacy as a leading platform for environmental thought leadership. The 2026 edition brought together faith leaders\, policymakers\, conservationists\, academics\, civil society\, and development partners to explore the moral\, spiritual\, and ethical dimensions of environmental stewardship in the face of climate change\, biodiversity loss\, and growing environmental challenges. \nThe keynote lecture was delivered by Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah\, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto\, while Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins\, Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos\, served as Special Guest of Honour. Discussions emphasized that caring for the environment is not only a policy or scientific responsibility but also a moral obligation rooted in faith\, justice\, and accountability. The event reinforced the importance of collective action across governments\, faith communities\, the private sector\, and citizens to safeguard the environment for present and future generations. \nA key highlight of the event was the presentation of NCF PhD Research Grants\, sponsored by Chevron Nigeria Limited\, to two outstanding researchers whose work focuses on sea turtle conservation and sustainable forest management. By supporting cutting-edge conservation research while fostering dialogue between faith\, science\, and policy\, the 24th Chief S.L. Edu Memorial Lecture reaffirmed NCF’s commitment to advancing knowledge\, inspiring environmental leadership\, and promoting sustainable solutions for Nigeria’s natural heritage.
URL:https://ncfnigeria.org/event/chief-s-l-edu-lecture/
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SUMMARY:UNFCCC Executive Secretary's Visit to NCF
DESCRIPTION:UNFCCC Executive Secretary’s Visit to NCF – March 6\, 2025 \nFrom 4–7 March 2025\, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF)\, alongside key partners\, hosted Mr. Simon Stiell\, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)\, on his first official visit to Nigeria. The four-day engagement brought together government leaders\, development partners\, civil society\, and the private sector to assess Nigeria’s progress toward its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) and explore pathways to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2060 through inclusive climate action and sustainable economic growth. \nA major highlight of the visit was the Climate Change Symposium held at the Lekki Conservation Centre on 6 March\, jointly hosted by the Lagos State Government\, the National Council on Climate Change Secretariat (NCCCS)\, and NCF. The symposium\, themed around the intersection of climate change\, mangroves\, and art\, convened policymakers\, business leaders\, conservation experts\, and the media to discuss Nigeria’s climate ambitions\, nature-based solutions\, clean energy opportunities\, and the critical role of partnerships in advancing climate resilience. It also featured keynote addresses\, a mangrove documentary\, an art exhibition\, and high-level panel discussions. \nThroughout the visit\, speakers emphasized the importance of scaling up investments in ecosystem restoration\, climate finance\, and green infrastructure to unlock Nigeria’s economic potential while protecting its natural heritage. NCF reaffirmed its commitment to advancing conservation-driven climate solutions through strategic partnerships\, community engagement\, and advocacy\, while Mr. Stiell concluded his visit with a breakfast meeting at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)\, reinforcing the private sector’s role in accelerating Nigeria’s transition to a resilient\, low-carbon economy.
URL:https://ncfnigeria.org/event/unfccc-es-visit-to-ncf/
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