Resilience and the Power of Economic Solidarity
As we gather to explore, learn, and find new ways to face the environmental challenges that have impacted our communities, this workshop on resilience and economic solidarity has now more than ever become a powerful platform for reconnecting with our strengths and learning skills that will empower us and our communities. As we know, deforestation […]
ERA/FoEN takes the Zero Waste Campaign to A Secondary School in Edo State
Today, ERA/FoEN took the #ZEROWASTE campaign to some young female adults in Edo State. It was emphasized at the interactive session that the “Zero Waste” management strategy is a panacea to the climate crisis, environmental pollution, and a clean and healthy environment. The strategy seeks to maximize recycling, minimize waste, reduce consumption, and ensure that […]
Brief Report on Pesticides Hazards and Human Rights
Mariann Bassey Orovwuje, Deputy Director of Environmental Rights Action/ Friends Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) and the Coordinator of the Food Sovereignty Program, Friends of the Earth Africa (FoEA) made a presentation on “Pesticide, Food Safety and Human Rights (Instances of Litigations, Workers Rights & Roles of Advocates/Right Defenders.),” on a training event which was hosted by the […]
Stories from Tanzania – The GAIA and LEAT Experience
Environmental Rights Action/ Friends of the Earth Nigeria was a part of the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Africa Regional Meeting which was held from the 9th to the 12th of September, 2023, at White Sand DarEs Salaam, Tanzania, with the primary objective of fostering collaboration and addressing key regional issues. The meeting brought […]
NARRATIVE FIELD REPORT: Condensate from Shell’s Pipeline Spreads Downstream of Ekuraba Creek
Location: Otuasega Community Environment, Ogbia Local Government; Bayelsa State. Date of Incident: 21st September, 2023 Date of field visit by ERA/FoEN: 28th September, 2023 [Thursday] INTRODUCTION: The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria first got the hint about the condensate spill from the Shell under-water pipeline from a video clip posted on Facebook by […]
ERA/FoEN CALLS FOR YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN CLIMATE ACTIONS
Issues of climate change and environmental protection is a global subjects that should be incorporated into the Nigerian educational system, to create awareness and involvement among young people. This was established at the Wiki Climate Campus Tour which was held at the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, organized by Wiki Media Foundation, in […]
ERA/FoEN partners NEITI on IOC divestment campaign, environmental issues
The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) and the Nigeria Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (NEITI) will partner to address the myriad of challenges in the oil and gas industry, including holding multinational oil corporations accountable for the despoilation of the environment in oil-producing communities. This decision was reached at a meeting of executives […]
ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS ACTION/ FRIENDS OF THE EARTH NIGERIA | ZERO WASTE MANAGEMENT MODEL IN NIGERIA
By Ubrei-Joe Maimoni Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has focused its efforts on promoting our zero-waste model more vigorously. The model has great appeal and enables the potential for a shift from plastic utilization and a move towards separation at source, composting, recycling, and waste reduction mechanisms in communities where the model […]
ERA at GAIA Nigeria Plastic Policy Processes Review Workshop
From February 13th through the 16th 2023, Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria represented by Melody Itiswell at The GAIA Nigeria Workshop with the theme: CSOs Engagement with National and International Plastic Policy Processes. The well-attended workshop had about 12 Member groups from across Nigeria, GAIA Africa representatives from Ghana, Media Houses, and some virtual participants. We had an […]
Plastic Pollution: A case study of Benin City Metropolis
Plastic waste which is prevalent in our environment has increasingly caused some serious environmental concerns and has increased Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) due to poor waste management system, its non-degradability, and the absence of inefficient recycling plants. The increase of plastic waste in our environment is largely due to the affordability and durability of plastic […]