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Climate Change Mitigation in Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities
Climate change poses a severe threat to Nigeria, with impacts ranging from flooding in the south to desertification in the north. As a signatory to the Paris Agreement, Nigeria has committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 47% by 2030, as outlined in its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The Friends of Sustainability and Ecology Association (FOSEA) plays a pivotal role in advancing climate change mitigation through community-driven initiatives and policy advocacy. By focusing on renewable energy and sustainable practices, FOSEA addresses Nigeria’s dual challenge of energy poverty and environmental degradation..
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Clean Coal Technologies in Nigeria
Coal has historically played a minor role in Nigeria’s energy mix, with no significant coal-fired power plants currently operational. However, the potential for clean coal technologies (CCTs) to contribute to Nigeria’s energy needs while addressing environmental concerns is worth exploring. The Friends of Sustainability and Ecology Association (FOSEA) recognizes the need for cleaner energy alternatives, even as Nigeria prioritizes renewable energy under its Energy Transition Plan (ETP). This essay examines the prospects and challenges of adopting CCTs in Nigeria to balance energy security and environmental protection..
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Safe Gas Utilization in Nigeria: Balancing Energy Needs and Environmental Safety
Natural gas is a cornerstone of Nigeria’s energy sector, supplying approximately 80% of the country’s electricity. As a transitional fuel in Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP), natural gas offers a lower-carbon alternative to oil and coal. However, safety concerns, including gas flaring and pipeline vandalism, pose significant environmental and health risks. The Friends of Sustainability and Ecology Association (FOSEA) advocates for safe gas utilization to support Nigeria’s climate goals while ensuring energy security..
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Fostering a Green Culture in Nigeria: A Catalyst for Sustainability
A green culture, characterized by environmentally conscious behaviors and practices, is essential for addressing Nigeria’s environmental challenges. The Friends of Sustainability and Ecology Association (FOSEA) promotes a green culture through education, community engagement, and policy advocacy. By fostering sustainable habits, FOSEA aligns with Nigeria’s sustainability agenda and global efforts to combat climate change. This essay explores the role of green culture in transforming Nigeria’s environmental landscape..
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The 15 Sustainability Agenda of FOSEA: Transforming Nigeria’s Environmental Landscape
The Friends of Sustainability and Ecology Association (FOSEA) has developed a comprehensive 15-point sustainability agenda to address Nigeria’s environmental and climate challenges. This agenda aligns with global sustainability goals and Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP), focusing on community-driven solutions and policy advocacy. By promoting initiatives like green grooves and urban agriculture, FOSEA aims to create a sustainable and resilient Nigeria. This essay outlines FOSEA’s agenda and its impact on environmental protection. .
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Campaign to End Open Roadside Refuse Dumping in the Federal Capital Territory: Addressing Mpape,Galadima, Karu, and Kurudu
Open roadside refuse dumping in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria, particularly in areas like Mpape, Karu, and Kurudu, poses significant environmental, health, and aesthetic challenges. The practice contributes to pollution, exacerbates landfill-related consequences, and undermines the FCT’s vision as a model capital city. The Friends of Sustainability and Ecology Association (FOSEA) has launched a campaign to address this issue, aligning with Nigeria’s sustainability goals and the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016. This essay explores the campaign’s strategies to end roadside dumping in Mpape, Karu, and Kurudu, emphasizing community engagement, policy enforcement, and sustainable waste management. .
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Planting Horticultural and Ergonomic Trees Showcasing Artistic Expression Along Nigeria’s Airports: A FOSEA Initiative
In a resplendent endeavor to harmonize ecological stewardship with aesthetic grandeur, the Friends of Sustainability and Ecology Association (FOSEA) has embarked on an audacious campaign to plant horticultural and ergonomic trees across Nigeria’s airports, transforming these gateways into verdant sanctuaries of artistic expression. This initiative, a paragon of environmental ingenuity, seeks to ameliorate the ecological footprint of Nigeria’s aviation sector while elevating the cultural and visual tapestry of its airports. By interweaving biodiversity with artistic verve, FOSEA’s vision aligns with Nigeria’s sustainability imperatives and global environmental paradigms, as enshrined in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This essay elucidates the multifaceted dimensions of this initiative, celebrating its ecological, ergonomic, and aesthetic virtues.
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Addressing Flooding in Nigeria: Building Reservoirs, Drainages, and Supportive Facilities Across States
Nigeria’s perennial flooding, a cataclysm exacerbated by climate change and human-induced factors, wreaks havoc on lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure across its 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). States such as Kogi, Benue, Lagos (particularly Lekki), Kwara, and Katsina face recurrent inundations, with devastating impacts on agriculture, health, and economic stability. The Friends of Sustainability and Ecology Association (FOSEA) champions a multifaceted strategy to mitigate flooding through the construction of reservoirs, advanced drainage systems, and complementary facilities, aligning with Nigeria’s Climate Change Act (CCA) 2021 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This essay expounds on the imperative of these interventions, emphasizing their ecological, social, and economic benefits while addressing specific challenges in flood-prone states.
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Championing Zero Carbon Transportation Across Nigeria: Lessons from Luxembourg, Switzerland, Singapore, and England
Nigeria’s transportation sector, a linchpin of its economy, accounts for a significant portion of its greenhouse gas emissions, contributing approximately 3% to the nation’s GDP yet heavily reliant on fossil fuels. The Friends of Sustainability and Ecology Association (FOSEA) envisions a transformative shift toward zero-carbon transportation, aligning with Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP) to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060. Drawing inspiration from global exemplars—Luxembourg, Switzerland, Singapore, and England—this essay elucidates ten critical factors to consider in championing zero-carbon transportation across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). These factors, distilled from international best practices, encompass infrastructure, policy, technology, and socio-economic considerations, offering a roadmap for sustainable mobility.
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Driving the Tree Bank Initiative Across Churches and Mosques in Nigeria: A Spiritual, Ecological, and Economic Imperative
In the verdant tapestry of Nigeria’s socio-cultural landscape, the Friends of Sustainability and Ecology Association (FOSEA) has unveiled a transcendent initiative to establish Tree Banks across churches and mosques, harmonizing spiritual devotion with ecological restoration and economic empowerment. This visionary endeavor plants species such as palm, dates, bamboo, coconut, moringa, mangoes, and orchards in sacred spaces, weaving a narrative of environmental stewardship, divine reverence, and sustainable prosperity. By engaging Nigeria’s vibrant religious communities, FOSEA leverages the spiritual influence of churches and mosques to drive ecological resilience and economic vitality, aligning with Nigeria’s Climate Change Act (CCA) 2021 and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This essay expounds on the multifaceted dimensions of the Tree Bank Initiative, illuminating its spiritual, ecological, and economic virtues across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
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Providing Lavatory Facilities for Tricycle Riders and Passengers at Parks in Nyanya, Mararaba, and Gwagwalada: A Transformative Approach to Curb Open Urination and Defecation
In the bustling urban enclaves of Nyanya, Mararaba, and Gwagwalada within Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the proliferation of open urination and defecation by tricycle (Keke Napep) riders and passengers poses a formidable threat to public health, environmental integrity, and urban aesthetics. These practices, driven by the paucity of accessible lavatory facilities at transport hubs, exacerbate disease transmission, degrade air and water quality, and undermine the FCT’s vision as a paragon of urban modernity. The Friends of Sustainability and Ecology Association (FOSEA) champions a visionary initiative to install modern, sustainable lavatory facilities at Keke Napep parks, aligning with Nigeria’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) policies and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This essay elucidates the multifaceted imperatives of this initiative, weaving ecological, social, and economic threads into a tapestry of transformative change.
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Advancing the Circular Economy in Nigeria: A Path to Sustainability
The circular economy (CE) offers a transformative approach to addressing Nigeria’s environmental challenges by minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency. With Nigeria generating over 32 million tons of solid waste annually, the adoption of CE principles is critical for sustainable development. The Friends of Sustainability and Ecology Association (FOSEA) champions CE initiatives, promoting recycling, waste-to-energy, and sustainable production. This essay explores the potential of the circular economy to drive Nigeria’s sustainability agenda..
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