Comprehensive Report on the NDC Scorecard Workshop for Sustainable Building Projects

Participants and organisers at the NDC Scorecard for Sustainable Building Projects workshop   On 28th November 2024, our YAL Associate, Yusuf Armayau, had the privilege of representing the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) at the “NDC Scorecard for Sustainable Building Projects” Workshop 2. The Green Building Council Nigeria (GBCN) organised the event, focused […]

NGYouthSDGs Participation at the Climate Security Summit

L-R: Opeyemi Ogundeji, Programmes Manager, NGYouthSDGs, Dr.Nkiruka Maduekwe, Director-General/CEO of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC)   Earlier this year, the Network of Youth for Sustainable Development Goals (NGYouthSDGs) launched the Empowering Youth Civil Societies to Build Stronger Communities in Nigeria Project ‘#ClimateActionForStrongerNaija. This project, funded by the German Missions in Nigeria, focuses on […]

NGYouthSDGs hosts its Inaugural Nigeria Futures Summit 2024

“If you build the capacity of civil society organisations to understand what the Nationally Determined Contributions represent, they will be ready to take action.” I agree with this powerful statement made at the Nigeria Futures Summit 2024. Network of Youth For Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) with support from the German Mission organised its inaugural Nigeria Futures […]

Nigeria Futures Summit Sets Agenda for Nigeria’s COP29 Outing

The Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative also known as the Nigerian Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs), with support from the German Missions in Nigeria, recently hosted the maiden Nigeria Futures Summit in Abuja, Nigeria, which sought to shape Nigeria’s climate action priorities ahead of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Themed: “,” the Nigerian Youth SDGs Network’s […]

Climate Action for a Stronger Nigeria: NGYouthSDGs and the German Missions in Nigeria set to host the Nigeria Futures Summit

Abuja Nigeria, 7th October 2024 – Ahead of the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan and the review of Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions, The Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) with support from the German Missions in Nigeria would convey youth civil society organisations, climate activists, policymakers, multilateral organisations, and private sector […]

Empowering Youth Civil Society to Build Stronger Communities in Nigeria- Meet the selected 15 CSOs

As the world faces unprecedented environmental challenges, the role of young people in driving climate action has never been more critical. The Empowering Youth Civil Society to Build Stronger Communities in Nigeria also known as the #ClimateActionForStrongerNaija project is a transformative initiative designed to empower young people and youth-led civil society organisations (CSOs) to play […]

From Policy to Action: The Role Of Youths in Nigeria’s Climate Action Strategy.

Tackling climate change in Nigeria is imperative, given the country’s ecological vulnerability. With high deforestation rate, threatening mangrove forests, rising sea levels posing a threat to coastal cities, drought and reduced rainfall hindering agricultural productivity and, exacerbating food insecurity and health issues.  Do you know that regions like the south-south and south-east have been severely […]

NGYouthSDGs at the Interfaith Dialogue on Climate Change

A snapshot showing Hamzat Lawal Chief Executive Director CODE and Team at the Interfaith Dialogue on Climate Change In upholding our commitment to ensuring youth involvement in environmental sustainability and climate action, NGYouthSDGs participated in an Interfaith Dialogue on Climate Change, organised by  Connected Development (CODE). This dialogue brought together a diverse group of people, […]

Empowering the Next Wave of Environmentally Conscious Climate Leaders: NGYouthSDGs Graduates Young Nigerians from the 2024 Climate Voices Nigeria Boot Camp

Lagos, Nigeria, 31st May 2024 – Nigeria Youth SDGs, registered as the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative  (NGYouthSDGs), celebrates the graduation of young individuals from various regions of Nigeria following their participation in a virtual immersive 4-week climate-focused learning series which has equipped these youths with the necessary skills and knowledge to lead climate […]

NGYouthSDGs Launches Project on Youth Leadership in Climate Action Policies and Implementation

Lagos, Nigeria, June 5, 2024 – The Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) is excited to announce the launch of the “Empowering Youth Civil Society to Build Stronger Communities in Nigeria” project. With support from the German Missions in Nigeria, this initiative aims to equip youth-led civil society organisations (CSOs) in partnership with young […]