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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: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:37th Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:37th Annual General Meeting – July 8\, 2026 \nThe Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) held its 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Lekki Conservation Centre\, bringing together members\, partners\, government representatives\, development agencies\, corporate organisations\, and conservation stakeholders to review the Foundation’s achievements and set the course for the future. The meeting highlighted NCF’s significant impact in 2025\, including the empowerment of 19\,900 beneficiaries\, the planting of 265\,561 indigenous trees\, the restoration of 300 hectares of degraded landscapes\, engagement with 119 communities\, and environmental education reaching 515 schools and over 15\,000 students. The AGM also reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to advancing biodiversity conservation\, climate action\, pollution management\, and community-driven environmental stewardship through strategic partnerships and evidence-based interventions. \nA defining milestone of the AGM was the appointment of Professor Yemi Osinbajo\, SAN\, GCON\, as President of NCF’s Board of Trustees\, succeeding Chief Philip Asiodu\, CFR\, CON\, whose more than 25 years of exemplary leadership were celebrated during the meeting. The Foundation also unveiled its 2026–2030 Strategic Direction\, built around four priority areas—Climate Change\, Biodiversity Conservation\, Pollution Management\, and Institutional Strengthening—to guide the next phase of its conservation journey. Together\, the leadership transition and new strategic framework reaffirm NCF’s resolve to strengthen partnerships\, scale conservation impact\, and protect Nigeria’s natural heritage for generations to come.
URL:https://ncfnigeria.org/event/annual-general-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Walk for Nature
DESCRIPTION:Walk for Nature – October 17\, 2026 \nThe 19th edition of Walk for Nature\, Nigeria’s flagship environmental advocacy campaign\, was held on 1 November 2025 at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH)\, Lagos\, under the theme “Lagos\, Let’s Beat Plastic Pollution!” Organized by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources and supported by corporate partners\, the event brought together over 1\,500 participants\, including government officials\, corporate leaders\, students\, environmental advocates\, and members of the public. The annual campaign continued its long-standing mission of inspiring collective action\, raising environmental awareness\, and promoting sustainable practices to address pressing environmental challenges. \nThe 2025 edition focused on the urgent need to tackle plastic pollution\, a growing threat to Lagos’ ecosystems\, public health\, and urban resilience. Deliberately hosted within a tertiary institution\, the event placed young people at the centre of the conversation through awareness campaigns\, educational activities\, and a city-wide advocacy walk that carried the message of responsible waste management through the streets of Yaba. Participants also reinforced the importance of translating environmental policies into everyday actions by encouraging waste reduction\, recycling\, and responsible consumption. Beyond advocacy\, the event delivered practical conservation impact through the donation of six waste bins to YABATECH\, strengthening waste management infrastructure on campus and reinforcing environmental stewardship among students. Walk for Nature 2025 reaffirmed the power of collaboration between government\, civil society\, educational institutions\, and the private sector\, while inspiring citizens to embrace sustainable lifestyles and contribute to building a cleaner\, healthier\, and more resilient Lagos.
URL:https://ncfnigeria.org/event/walk-for-nature/
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