An elephant story
Elephants are in the news. Not many Nigerians know there are elephants in Nigeria. Well, there are. And the news is that they are...
What is permaculture?
Permaculture, a contraction of “permanent agriculture,” was developed in Australia in the 1970s by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren. It’s a design system for...
Lagos moves to ban single use plastic
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency says it is set to ban all single-use plastics within its premises from January 13, 2020.
General Manager, LASEPA,...
Do Plants Feel Pain?
The question of whether plants are capable of feeling pain has long been a topic of interest. To keep it short, plants do not...
Nigeria’s last elephants wrestle for survival in forgotten reserve as Omo Forest suffers neglect
At dawn, the Omo Forest comes alive with a cacophony of whispers. Giant mahogany trees are blurred into a soft cloak of mist, with...
Looking Back at 2025: The Big Environmental Emergencies and How We Can Turn the...
As we near the end of 2025, the world finds itself grappling with a cascade of pressing environmental, wildlife, climate, and conservation problems. These...
World Cleanup Day 2025
About World Cleanup Day
World Cleanup Day is one of the largest civic movements of our time, mobilizing millions across continents to tackle the mounting...
Celebrating International Permaculture Day: In Support of Soil
On May 5, 2024, people worldwide will come together to commemorate International Permaculture Day (IPD), a day devoted to recognizing and encouraging sustainable living...
Community-Led, Technology-Powered Conservation: Paving the Way for a Resilient Planet
Across the globe, conservation is no longer solely the domain of governments or large NGOs. Today, local communities, equipped with knowledge, technology, and the...
Clean Tech, Mini-Grids, Land Conservation: How Nigeria Plans to Cut Emissions 32%
The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) has detailed the financial strategy underpinning Nigeria’s Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), mapping out how a...