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Meet the Eco Heroes - Nigeria-Environmental activism in times of economic crisis

Wednesday, June 15 / 10:30 a.m. / Room Berlin

Nigeria is facing its worst economic crisis in generations. At the same time it is has to cope with huge environmental problems. Oilspills, dessertification and loss of natural habitat all constitutes to some of Nigerias greatest environmental challenges. 70-80 percent of Nigerias original forests have dissapeared through logging, agriculture, expansion of roads and building of industry. This has led to loss of plants and animals. With the expected consequences of climate change these losses are expected to increase. A new generation of environmental activists in Nigeria fights for a pollution-free future. Meet some of these "Eco Heros", hear about their outstanding work and abot activism in times of economic crisis.

  1. Wecyclers
    They use a fleet of low-cost cargo bicycles to offer convenient household recycling service in densely populated low-income neighborhoods.
  2. Development Association for Renewable Energies
    DARE has found an innovative use for plastic bottles, building houses as part of a renewable energy project. Based in Kaduna, DARE founders hope their projects is helping to save the environment, the bottle houses will also solve some of Nigeria's housing problems.
  3. Desmond Majekodunmi
    He is an environmental activist and a certified experimental extension farmer for IITA Ibadan, he owns and operatesMajekodunmi Agricultural projects(MAP), the only agro forestry based conservation farm in Lagos, a portion of which is now registered as an Urban Forest Park (LUFASI). He led a rally to advocate for the removal of shipwrecks along the Lagos coast that resulted in the governor of Lagos and the president of Nigeria visiting the Lekki beach to inspect the removal of the wrecks.
  4. Priscilla Achakpa
    She is an environmental activist from Nigeria. As executive director of the Women Environmental Programme, Achakpa has introduced thousands of women to sustainable solutions to everyday problems, such as waste-to-energy machines that can process rice husks.