Archives Tag: climate change
Apply for the UBA National Essay Competition 2024
April 19, 2022
As part of the UBA Foundation’s educational initiative to encourage and improve the culture of reading as well as healthy intellectual competition among secondary school students in Nigeria and Africa, it has announced applications for the 2024 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition. Read more about Grants Essay Topic: The Impact of Carbon Emission on … Continue reading Apply for the UBA National Essay Competition 2024
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Apply For the AVEVA EcoTech Emerge Challenge 2024
April 19, 2022
If you are a student currently pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree program and you have innovative software ideas that are capable of helping industries beat challenges associated with achieving net zero, apply for the 2024 AVEVA EcoTech Emerge Challenge and stand a chance of winning part of the £22,500 cash prize. Read more … Continue reading Apply For the AVEVA EcoTech Emerge Challenge 2024
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Apply for the GAYO African Youth Negotiators Fellowship 2024
April 19, 2022
In a bid to equip youth with the relevant knowledge and skills needed to effectively engage in diplomacy, climate governance, and negotiations within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) processes, the Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) is inviting applications for its 2024 African Youth Negotiators Fellowship program. Read more about Opportunities … Continue reading Apply for the GAYO African Youth Negotiators Fellowship 2024
Applications Open for AFC BRACE Program for Agripreneurs
April 19, 2022
African Food Changemakers (AFC) says it is now receiving applications for the second cohort (batch 3) of its ‘Building Resilience against Climate Change and Environmental Shocks (BRACE)’ program. This initiative exists to inform and educate agripreneurs about the effects that climate change has on their business. It will also equip them with the knowledge … Continue reading Applications Open for AFC BRACE Program for Agripreneurs
The Global CleanTech Innovation Program 2024 for CleanTech Startups
April 19, 2022
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 UNIDO Global Cleantech Innovation Program (GCIP). Managed by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), GCIP aims to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in cleantech across emerging markets and developing economies. This initiative … Continue reading The Global CleanTech Innovation Program 2024 for CleanTech Startups
Apply For The Art On Climate International Illustration Competition
April 19, 2022
To create greater awareness about climate change, talented illustrators are invited to apply for the Art on Climate International Illustration Competition. As part of the “Art on Climate” competition, illustrators are to submit artworks tackling climate change. Read more about Opportunities The world has moved from only applying scientific solutions to the issue of … Continue reading Apply For The Art On Climate International Illustration Competition
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African Food Changemakers BRACE Capacity Development Program for Agripreneurs
April 19, 2022
Applications for the 2024 African Food Changemakers BRACE Capacity Development Program are currently ongoing. This program is designed to empower agripreneurs (SMEs) active in the agribusiness sector to understand and address the impact of climate change on their businesses. By adopting climate-smart practices and tapping into climate financing opportunities, participants can adapt and mitigate … Continue reading African Food Changemakers BRACE Capacity Development Program for Agripreneurs
COP28: Climate Change, Nigerian Businesses, and Economy
April 19, 2022
As COP28, the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, unfolds in Dubai, the world’s attention is focused on the urgent need to address climate change. For Nigeria, a country already experiencing the impacts of a changing climate, the conference holds particular significance. Nigeria’s president, accompanied by … Continue reading COP28: Climate Change, Nigerian Businesses, and Economy
The YouthADAPT Challenge for Young Female Entrepreneurs
April 19, 2022
The African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation are jointly organizing the Youth Adaptations Solutions (YouthADAPT) challenge. This initiative is part of a broader Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP), which is built to mobilize $25 billion for climate change adaptation projects across the continent. Read more about Opportunities The present cohort of … Continue reading The YouthADAPT Challenge for Young Female Entrepreneurs
Climate Action Africa Pilots Faith for Climate Action with Our Lady Queen of Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Climate Action Africa and Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Catholic Church have embarked on an extraordinary journey to instil environmental stewardship in the hearts of young minds through the Faith for Climate Action (F4CA) a program by Climate Action Africa. The inaugural project, themed “Integrating Religion and AI for Climate Action,” kicked off on … Continue reading Climate Action Africa Pilots Faith for Climate Action with Our Lady Queen of Nigeria
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Climate Action Through the Creatives for Climate Action Project
April 19, 2022
Climate Action Africa is excited to announce the launch of its initiative, Creatives for Climate Action. This visionary project is designed to tap into the immense creative energy of Africa’s artistic community to combat climate change on both the continent and across the globe. Read more about Environment At a time when the world … Continue reading Climate Action Through the Creatives for Climate Action Project
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CMA Labs Births to Enhance Climate Innovation in Africa
April 19, 2022
Increasing investment in climate action now will reap important benefits for Nigeria, creating new jobs and revitalizing rural areas, experts have said. They spoke during the launch of Climate Action Africa (CMA) Labs, a research lab dedicated to driving climate research, commercialization, testing, and validation of innovative solutions. Read more about Business The experts … Continue reading CMA Labs Births to Enhance Climate Innovation in Africa
How Agritech Can Mitigate the Impacts Of Climate Change
April 19, 2022
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today, with the potential to have severe impacts on the agriculture industry in Nigeria. Rising temperatures, changes in rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events can all affect crop yields and threaten food security. However, agrotech has the potential to help … Continue reading How Agritech Can Mitigate the Impacts Of Climate Change
The Climate Launchpad Green Business Ideas Competition 2023 for Entrepreneurs
April 19, 2022
The Climate Launchpad Green Business Ideas Competition is a contest for aspiring entrepreneurs who have ideas that could help to tackle climate change. It’s targeted at individuals and teams from around the world working on eco-friendly solutions. If you have an idea that could be rolled out in the green business space or you’re … Continue reading The Climate Launchpad Green Business Ideas Competition 2023 for Entrepreneurs
Cleanbuild.africa Announces Name Change To Climateaction.africa
April 19, 2022
Cleanbuild.africa is delighted to announce a rebrand representing its shift to a more future aligned approach that will see it more actively participate in climate-related conversations and initiatives across Africa. A key intended outcome is to represent and advocate for those who do not have a voice, especially underserved communities greatly affected by climate … Continue reading Cleanbuild.africa Announces Name Change To Climateaction.africa
