Newsletter
Empowering Communities, Cultivating Change: EERC’s Agroforestry and Biofertlizers Initiatives Thrive in Gombe and Adamawa States
In June 2024, the Environmental & Economic Resource Centre (EERC), in collaboration with the Gombe State Ministry of Water, Environment and Forest Resources, organized the highly anticipated flagging-off of an agroforestry project in the state. This marked the commencement of planting 30,000 economic tree seedlings across various communities of interest.
Climate Change Policy Dialogue and Co-creation Workshop in Gombe State
EERC successfully conducted a climate change policy dialogue and co-creation workshop in Gombe State, attracting participants from various sectors. The workshop aimed to streamline the integration of the existing National Climate Change Policy (NCCP) and adapt climate change policy documents specific to Gombe State.
Adamawa State Policy Dialogue and Co-creation workshop
After a series of engagements and interactions with different stakeholders in Adamawa states, a “State Policy Dialogue And Co-Creation Workshop” was organised by the Adamawa State Planning Commission (ASPC) in partnership with the Environmental and Economic Resource Centre (EERC) on Mar 14, 2024. Adamawa State Planning Commission (ASPC) is the
Gombe State Policy Dialogue and Co-creation Workshop
The Environmental and Economic Resource Centre’s series of engagements and interactions with different stakeholders in Gombe state led to the organization of a “state policy dialogue and co-creation workshop” by the Gombe State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (MBEP) in partnership with the Environmental and Economic Resource Centre (EERC)
Formulation of Comprehensive Position Paper on Climate Change
The EERC team achieved notable success in December with the completion of their work plan. We successfully formulated a comprehensive position paper on climate change, specifically tailored for Adamawa State. The primary aim is to stimulate interest among diverse stakeholders and emphasize the critical necessity for a robust climate change
Empowering Through Education
Aligned with our objectives for November, the Environmental and Economic Resource Center (EERC) has effectively executed two impactful training sessions focusing on Carbon Measurement, Verification, and Reporting (CMVR). These sessions were specifically designed for technical personnel from crucial ministries such as Agriculture, Environment, the Agricultural Development Programme (ADP), and the
Building Resilience and Sustainability
In October 2023, the Environmental and Economic Resource Center (EERC) initiated a purposeful initiative, starting with a visit to the Adamawa State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Development. During collaborative discussions with the Permanent Secretary and the Director of Forestry, the fundamental goals of our project were highlighted. These
Empowering Communities for a Sustainable Future
Following the proposed plan for January 2024, the Environmental and Economic Resource Centre (EERC) embarked on a series of impactful initiatives aimed at fostering sustainability and resilience within communities. Here’s a recap of our activities for the month:Awareness and Sensitization Campaigns: The month kicked off with our team conducting awareness
World Food Safety Day
World Food Safety Day June 7th 2023 Theme: “Food Standards save lives” To sustain life and advance good health, one must have access to adequate supplies of healthy food. Food borne illnesses are typically contagious or poisonous in nature and frequently difficult to detect with the naked eye. The causative agents
World Oceans Day 2023
Theme – “Planet Ocean: Tides are changing”. About 97% of the earth’s water can be found in the ocean. The ocean is the primary source of protein for more than a billion people worldwide, contributing at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen production and housing the majority of its biodiversity.