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Government Asked to Incorporate Community Insights into Climate Change Policy Making
Government Asked to Incorporate Community Insights into Climate Change Policy Making
By: Michael Mike
Government across Africa has been advised to incorporate community insights into climate change policy-making processes across the continent in order to stem out the threat of climate change.
The advice was given a climate change-based environmental conservation organisation, Revamp Rave Network (RRN).
The founder and convener of Coastal Rural Community Conference on Climate Change, Abimbola Abikoye, gave the advice during her opening remarks recently at a one-day Conference in Lagos.
While speaking at the conference themed: “Strengthening the Capacity of Coastal Communities in Climate Adaptation and Mitigation for more Ocean Governance,” the RRN founder emphasized on the importance of leveraging local knowledge and perspectives in crafting effective climate change mitigation strategies.
She noted that community-driven approaches are essential for creating sustainable policies that resonate with the realities faced by residents in coastal regions.
The overarching aim of the conference, according to Abimbola, was to unite communities in accelerating progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa.
She stressed that the resolutions formulated during the conference which brought together over 500 coastal rural women, men and persons with disabilities from across five largest fishing communities in Lagos, would be documented and presented to government representatives at all levels, with the intent of fostering comprehensive and sustainable policy development.
She further stated that the Conference was designed with the notion for building robust collaborative frameworks and forging partnerships aimed at catalyzing positive transformations within rural communities. “By fostering dialogue and cooperation, the conference sought to lay the groundwork for initiatives that enhance the livelihoods of individuals residing in coastal areas,” she added.
Speakers at the event in their respective speeches encouraged attendees to take climate change seriously and adopt the best practices in their fishing activities.
The conference, which had presentations from Mr Bankole Michael, the Director Department of Climate Change, Lagos State Ministry of Environment; and Mr Wellington O. Omoragbon, Director United Nations Information Centre, called for heightened awareness and education on climate issues, urging governments, individuals, and NGOs to intensify their efforts in disseminating climate change literacy at the grassroots level. The speakers also explored the importance of strengthening the capacity of communities on climate adaptation and mitigation for more ocean governance.
Highlights of the event include dance performances, musical interludes, and group photo sessions, symbolising the spirit of unity and shared purpose.
This conference was proudly supported by Ocean Justice Africa; Department of Fisheries, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources; UN Ocean Deacde- Early Career Ocean Professional Programme; MushinToTheWorld Foundation and Lekan Bakare Foundation.
Government Asked to Incorporate Community Insights into Climate Change Policy Making
Bandits kill hunters’ leader in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected bandits have killed the leader of hunters in Tine Nune community, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue.
Zagazola learnt that the incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, happened while the victim, identified as Hilenen Terzungwe, was on patrol with five others along Biriji village.
Terzungwe sustained severe machete cuts during the attack and was rushed to a medical facility in Tine Nune, where he later died while receiving treatment.
His remains have since been deposited at the General Hospital, Zaki-Biam.
Security has been strengthened in the area to forestall further attacks, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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Security forces move to avert reprisal after killing of herdsman in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have intensified patrols and peace-building efforts in Anyiatse village, Jato-Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue, following the killing of a Fulani herdsman by suspected youths of the community.
Zagazola learnt that the incident, which occurred on Tuesday night, has heightened fears of a reprisal attack by Fulani groups in the area.
Sources said the herdsman was attacked and killed in the bush, sparking tension among residents and neighbouring communities.
In response, security personnel were deployed to the area to forestall further violence, while traditional rulers and stakeholders have been engaged in dialogue to restore calm.
The measures, according to local authorities, are aimed at preventing a breakdown of law and order as investigations into the killing continue
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Gunmen kill five, burn houses in Mangu LGA, Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias have killed five persons and burnt 10 houses in Tim village, Chakfem District of Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau.
Zagazola Makama report that the attack, which occurred on Tuesday at about 4 p.m., saw the assailants storm the community, shooting sporadically before setting thatched houses ablaze.
Local sources said the victims’ corpses had been evacuated for burial, while the injured were receiving treatment in nearby health facilities.
Community members disclosed that the assault might have been carried out in retaliation for cattle allegedly rustled in the area.
Troops of the Special Task Force (STF) were deployed to the scene and engaged the attackers in a firefight, forcing them to flee, with some believed to have sustained bullet wounds.
Residents said calm had returned to the area on Wednesday, though the village remains tense as investigations continue and efforts are being made to apprehend those behind the attack.
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Bandits kill hunters’ leader in Benue
Security forces move to avert reprisal after killing of herdsman in Benue
Gunmen kill five, burn houses in Mangu LGA, Plateau
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