In celebration of World Environment Day 2026, the Foundation, alongside YouthHubAfrica, TechHer, the Centre for Climate Action, Innovation and Engagement, and ActionAid Nigeria, convened The Climate of Our Cities: Urbanisation, Creativity and Climate Resilience in Nigeria on 5 June 2026 at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre.
Anchored by a dynamic exhibition, the event invited participants to engage with bold, practical responses to the climate pressures facing urban communities: sustainable fashion, clean energy, climate-smart agriculture, environmentally conscious design, and innovative waste recovery solutions.
Fireside conversations with Engr. Abubakar Sam, Chief Strategy Officer at Jaiz Bank, and Ms. Aisha Aliyu-Bima, environmentalist and writer, illuminated the far-reaching consequences of rapid urbanisation: among them flooding, heat stress, air pollution, waste mismanagement, and mounting strain on critical infrastructure. Together they made a compelling case for more sustainable, climate-resilient approaches to urban development.