The EarthShot Prize – Call For Entries

Women Environmental Programme (WEP) is proud to have been invited again to be an Official Nominator for The Earthshot Prize 2022. The Earthshot Prize is the most prestigious global environment prize in history, aiming to find new solutions to the world’s biggest environmental problems.As an Official Nominator, we are invited to submit nominations across five Earthshot categories. We will be

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Join Dr Priscilla Achakpa on the Countdown to Greener Future

#TEDxAshokaAfrica presents Dr. Priscilla Achakpa. Dr. Priscilla is the Founder/Global President of Women Environmental Programme (WEP), a regional NGO that has been in existence for the past 24 years. She has done extensive work on the rights of women and youth on environmental, socio-economic and political issues. Together, we can create a greener future. Join The Countdown today! Register here:

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Nigeria Network of NGOs names WEP among 100 most influential civil society leaders in Nigeria

The Nigeria Network of NGOs names 100 most influential civil society leaders in Nigeria. Our global president @pmachakpa is one among 100 of the quintessential civil society leaders which have been recognized for her work towards the environment and climate change in Nigeria. Civil society organisations play an important role in the country’s socio-economic life contributing largely to both democracy

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WEP pressed on for the actualization of the proposed Benue Youth Development Commission Bill

Stakeholders engagement is important as it determines the success and sustainability of projects. For Women Environmental Programme (WEP), engaging stakeholders at every phase of the project, do not only bring success but also gives a sense of ownership. As part of our stakeholders engagement activities, WEP carried out advocacy to the State House of Assembly Benue State, Makurdi. The aim

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COP26 OUTCOMES: OUR REFLECTIONS: CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE FROM THE STANDPOINT OF WOMEN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMME (WEP) GLASGOW, SCOTLAND UNFCCC COP26 31ST OCTOBER-12TH NOVEMBER 2021

Women Environmental Programme (WEP) as an accredited Civil Society organization with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has since 2010 participated in the UN Conference of Parties of the UNFCCC joining forces with other CSOs across the world to bring their voices to the negotiations and decisions of the member states otherwise known as parties in various

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Consultation on Gender-Just Climate Solutions

Women Environmental Programme (WEP) with the support from British High Commission Abuja, on 21st October 2021, ahead of the 21st Session of the Conference of Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), organized a consultation on gender-just climate solutions at Top Rank Galaxy Hotel, Utako, Abuja. The aim of the consultation was to gather experiences

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WEP hosted stakeholders to an Advocacy Roundtable for the proposed Benue State Youth Development Commission bill

Women Environmental Programme (WEP) hosted stakeholders from Civil Society Organizations, youth groups, Ministries, Departments and Agencies to an Advocacy Roundtable for the proposed Benue State Youth Development Commission bill at Benue Hotels and Resort, Makurdi, Benue State. The stakeholder meeting is a continuation of series of engagements aimed at rallying support for the establishment of the Benue State Youth Development

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Women Environmental Programme (WEP) organized a Knowledge Management Workshop in Promoting Organic Agriculture

 Women Environmental Programme  (WEP) organized a knowledge management workshop to share experiences gained in promoting organic agriculture, specifically on simple methods of producing organic fertilizers and pesticides. The aim of this workshop is to share lessons learnt from implementing the climate smart agricultural project “Controlling Chemical Fertilizers and Pesticides Use through Organic Farming in Dobi and Pagdana (Pagada) Communities in

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