Building the next generation of African feminist climate activists

Early this year, Women Environmental Programme enrolled 10 young African feminists into its Climate Justice Advocacy Mentorship. The 10 young feminists have been undergoing trainings on climate change negotiations and leadership. This programme aims to strengthen the capacities of the beneficiaries on advocating for accelerated implementation of gender-just climate action and sustainable development (2030 Agenda) and addressing structural barriers to […]

Capacity Building Workshop for Women’s and Grassroots Organizations on Organizational Strengthening

Women Environment Programme (WEP), in collaboration with GoodWash Foundation for Health and Environmental Protection, on 6th November 2024, organized a one-day capacity building workshop for grassroots women’s organizations in the South-East and South-South regions of Nigeria. The event, held at Newton Hotels in Owerri, Imo State, gathered over 40 civil society organizations (CSOs) to enhance their organizational capacity and advocacy […]

Call for Applications: Establishment of Aquaponics Systems for sustainable fish and vegetable Production for women’s groups in Kaduna, Benue and Nasarawa states

Christian Aid and Women Environmental Programme (WEP) hereby invite interested and experienced individuals and organizations to express interest for the establishment of aquaponic systems for sustainable fish and vegetable production for women’s groups in Kaduna, Benue and Nasarawa States. This activity is part of the Actions to Combat Climate Threats (ACCT) in Nigeria project. BACKGROUND The Actions to Combat Climate […]

National Dialogue and Pre-COP29 Planning Meeting in Nigeria

In partnership with ActionAid Nigeria, and ahead of the 29th session of the Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), WEP organized a National Dialogue and Pre-COP29 Planning Meeting that brought together passionate young voices. Held on the 15th of October 2024 at Destination Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria, this event had in attendance participants […]

Strengthening Digital Security and Resilience of Women-Led Organizations in Benue State

In an era where digital threats are increasingly sophisticated, the need for robust digital security measures is paramount. Recognizing this, the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) hosted a comprehensive 5-day training program aimed at enhancing the digital resilience of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across Africa. Among the ten CSOs selected for this initiative was the Women Environmental Programme (WEP) […]

WEP Trains 500 Farmers on Down-scaling Climate Information for Improved Agricultural Practices in Jibia, Katsina State

In a major stride toward enhancing climate resilience among farmers, Women Environmental Programme (WEP), recently organized a two-day training workshop on the downscaling of climate information. The workshop, which focused on interpreting and using agrometeorological data for climate-smart agriculture, was held in Jibia Local Government Area, Katsina State. The event saw the participation of 500 farmers, underscoring the community’s eagerness […]

Official Launch of the Womenpower2030 Project In Nigeria and Sierra Leone

The WOMENPOWER2030 PROJECT: Feminist Accelerate Action for Sustainable Development was officially launched in Nigeria on 13th May 2024, at the Hapag Lloyed house 5B Constitution Avenue Gaduwa Housing Estate, Abuja. In Sierra Leone, it was officially launched on the 7th of June 2024.  In Nigeria, the project was officially launched by the Director General, National Council on Climate Change, Dr […]

Call for Applications: Strengthening Digital Security and Resilience of Women-Led Organizations in Benue State

In today’s world, ensuring the digital security and resilience of online activities is crucial for the success and sustainability of civil society organisations. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by these organizations, we are excited to announce a specialized training program on Digital Security and Resilience. This training aims to equip Women-led Organisations with the essential skills and knowledge to protect […]

Enhancing Gender Equality in Climate Action – Addressing Loss and Damage and Enhancing the Adaptive Capacity of African Women and Girls

During the 60th session of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB60) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that held in Bonn, Germany, from 3rd – 13th June 2024, Women Environmental Programme (WEP), in collaboration with Women for a Change Cameroon, and African Women’s Organization (Akina Mama Wa Africa), hosted a side event on behalf of the African Women […]

Call for Consultants For Production of a Manual for Digital Technology Skills Training

Call for Consultants For Production of a Manual for Digital Technology Skills Training Women Environmental Programme (WEP) is seeking the services of a consultant to develop a manual for training of young feminist environmental activists and organizations on digital technology skills. This training is part of the project – WomenPower2030: Feminist Accelerate Action for Sustainable Development. WEP is a non-governmental, non-profit, […]