Climate change has become one of the most discussed topics in the past few years, but over 75% of the people do not have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of what climate change entails. We all and especially the younger generation need to have an understanding of what climate change is and the right actions
According to Abraham Maslow’ – “Food” tops man’s hierarchy of needs after clothing and shelter. To this end, food is important to the existence of man, and to all other forms of life on earth. Primarily; a deficit in food supply often lead to malnutrition and eventually death in extreme case. Understanding the importance of
Terms of Reference Introduction Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation in partnership with OXFAM is implementing the African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) project. The African Activists for Climate Justice is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). It is being implemented in Eight (8) African countries by five (5) consortium
“Climate justice” is a term, and more than that a movement, that acknowledges climate change can have differing social, economic, public health, and other adverse impacts on underprivileged populations. Climate change impacts exacerbate inequitable social conditions. The challenges facing poor local and marginalized communities in Nigeria are multiple and complex ranging from economic crises, to
Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation – GIFSEP, on the 7th of July, 2015, was founded as a non-profit organisation in Nigeria. GIFSEP was established in recognition of the tremendous environmental challenges and the ever-increasing threats arising from the impacts of climate change. The organisation is built on the ideals of Environmental Education,
Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation with the support of 350.org in 2019 commissioned a research to unravel the status of coal mining in Nigeria. The report showed that coal was being mined in Kogi and Gombe State. The mining activities has led to extensive environmental degradation including the contamination of air, water
Trees for Homes Initiative involves the planting of fruit and indigenous trees in the home depending on the available space. The presence of food and indigenous trees in one’s home has lots of benefit to both the homeowner and the environment at large. Here are a few of the benefits one can expect from having
Mike David Terungwa, Head of GIFSEP, is pleased to announce that in March 2020 his team will start the first project in Nigeria to empower communities to work with The Manatee as they face an uncertain future stronger, together. We shall work with communities along the Benue River and tributaries in Benue State, adopting The
As part of our Solar for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) initiative, Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) with support from the Policy Centre for the New South, Morroco, lights up additional 100 IDPs households in Maiduguri-Borno State. The Solar for IDPs camp is an initiative of GIFSEP which commenced in the year
The term climate change is a global phenomenon today because it affects everyone. However climate change impacts are more severe on some continents than others. In retrospect, climate change or global warming as many will understand it; is simply causes by the emission of greenhouse gases. Over the years, the continent of Europe, North America
Solar for Internally Displaced Persons Camp (Solar for IDP Camp) is an initiative of GIFSEP; (Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem) aimed at powering all IDP Camps in Nigeria with Solar. The insurgency and communal crises have displaced about 2 Million people who are taking shelter in Internally Displaced Persons Camp in different parts of the country and nearly all the camps are without electricity. Our goal is to provide clean energy access to all internally displaced persons across Nigeria by lighting up the IDP camps with Solar. We also train selected IDP’s with skills on installation and maintenance of simple solar systems.
Africa day is observed annually to commemorate the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) which was created on the 25th of May 1963. It provides an opportunity to celebrate African diversity and success, and to highlight the cultural and economic potential that exists on the African continent. The Africa day celebrations acknowledge the
Climate change is fundamentally a global problem. It is a phenomenon that affects the most vulnerable in the society, and one of the most vulnerable populations of the world is the population of children. Children have inherited a problem that is inherently not of their making. One of the rights of children, is the right
Climate change is a global phenomenon that has various impacts including warming temperatures, changes in precipitation, and increase in the frequency or intensity of some extreme weather events, and rising sea levels. Climate change is said to be the single biggest health threat facing humanity. Due to the impact of climate change some health threat
Eric Ojo Nigeria and seven other countries which include Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Senegal, Somalia and South Africa are currently participating in the implementation of the African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) project. Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FoFA) and implemented by five consortium members which include, Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance
Climate change is a planetary phenomenon that will impact all countries, but its effects are being shaped by pervasive and entrenched gender inequality. Women and men are experiencing climate change differently, as gender inequalities persist around the world, affecting the ability of individuals and communities to adapt. Climate change generally impacts all members of society but women are more
Since early December 2020, the price of cooking gas has been on a steady rise and has so far exceeded 100 per cent. Recently, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, attributed the hike in the price of the product to inadequate supply. The rising cost of gas