Recent Activities

DESERTIFICATION AND DEFORESTATION

The Foundation organized and hosted a public policy forum on desertification and deforestation on October 25, 2016. The forum created a platform for citizens to engage with the international community, academia, policy makers and senior government officials on the impacts of environmental degradation and climate change. Panel discussions on desertification and deforestation featured decision makers […]

SWALLOW: FOOD SECURITY IN NIGERIA’S CHANGING CLIMATE

Swallow explores the growing food security challenge in Nigeria, driven in part by climate change, inadequate infrastructure, and traditional agricultural practices. The documentary examines these challenges, shares stories of resilience, and highlights opportunities and solutions for building a more food-secure future. First released in 2018, Swallow was produced with support from the European Union and […]

CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOPS

In partnership with HOMEF, capacity building workshops were hosted for the Gelegele community, Edo state; Okoro Utip community in Ibeno LGA and Opukalama community in Ikot Abasi LGA, Akwa Ibom state. Workshops explored critical socio-ecological challenges facing the communities and built their capacity to advocate for climate and environmental resilience through non-violent actions. A toolkit […]

WHAT AFTER OIL: CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCE IN EXTRACTIVE COMMUNITIES

 A high-profile conference explored environmental and economic implications of Nigeria’s post-oil future and how we can manage the transition in a just and sustainable manner by galvanizing impoverished extractive communities to demand environmental justice. The public policy forum was addressed by Mrs. Cecile Tassin-Pelzer, Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Uche […]

ENERGY TRANSITION CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR CSOs AND MEDIA

In collaboration with Natural Resource Governance Institute, the Foundation hosted a 2-day Energy Transition training for Civil Society and Media in Lagos. The workshop equipped participants with relevant and critical information and data on the progress of the global energy transition. Training also served as an opportunity to discuss Nigeria’s strategy to harness opportunities and […]

TOWARDS A JUST TRANSITION IN NIGERIA: OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS

Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre, FCT Abuja

The public policy forum explored strategies to address risks and maximise opportunities of a global energy transition on Nigeria’s socioeconomic and energy sectors. Organized in collaboration with Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), the forum featured remarks from His Majesty Ògíame Atúwàtse III, The Olú of Warri; H.E Sharon Ikeazor, Minister of State for Niger […]

CENTERING IMPACTED COMMUNITIES IN THE ENERGY TRANSITION CONVENING

In collaboration with the Health of Mother Earth Foundation, the Foundation hosted a high-profile Roundtable on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, theme Centering Impacted Communities in the Energy Transition Convening at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre. Supported by the Ford Foundation, the roundtable brought together key stakeholders, both national and international, to address the pressing challenges […]

SHEHU MUSA YAR’ADUA FOUNDATION AT COP 28 IN DUBAI

With support from the Ford Foundation and in collaboration with the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) and the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), the Foundation championed the cause of impacted communities in Nigeria’s energy transition. Aligned with the thematic agenda of Energy and Industry, Just Transition, and Indigenous Peoples, the December 5, 2023 […]