Addressing the impacts of climate change through awareness, adaptation, and mitigation strategies — with communities at the centre of every solution.
Climate change and global warming challenge food security and the environment, particularly in developing countries. Most climate change effects will be felt in Africa, exacerbating existing hardships like water shortages and lack of sanitation.
CWED focuses on identifying and developing strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation. We aim to increase awareness through outreach programmes, involve women in climate change understanding, and provide training on adapting to extreme conditions.
"Addressing the impacts of climate change through awareness, adaptation, and mitigation strategies."
Our climate and environment work spans four interconnected domains, each contributing to a more resilient and sustainable Nigeria.
Protecting and restoring Nigeria's forest ecosystems through community-based conservation, tree-planting campaigns, and biodiversity monitoring initiatives.
Promoting climate-smart farming practices including crop rotation, minimum tillage, and agroforestry to maintain soil health and food security under shifting climate conditions.
Supporting the transition to clean energy sources in rural communities — reducing dependence on biomass fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions at the household level.
Facilitating CDM projects that allow communities and organisations to benefit from carbon credits while contributing to global emission reduction goals and sustainable development.
CWED-supported youth environmental education and advocacy session — Greening the Future, World Environment Day
Every CWED climate intervention follows a structured process — from baseline assessment to long-term monitoring — ensuring measurable, sustained impact.
Environmental baseline surveys, vulnerability mapping, and community consultations establish the context for every intervention.
Climate adaptation strategies are co-designed with women, youth, and local leaders to ensure cultural fit and community ownership.
Field teams deploy tree planting, clean energy installations, EIAs, and awareness campaigns with rigorous quality controls.
Post-implementation monitoring tracks ecological and social indicators, generating evidence for policy advocacy and replication.
