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Professor in Environment and Development, AEFUNAI, Nigeria. Expert in Climate Justice, Green Growth, Low Carbon Development in Africa, Climate Policy.

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https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/net-zero-carbon-target-must-go-together-with-net-zero-poverty/

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I believe the world should aim for net zero as soon as possible. But I also believe that net zero carbon target should go together with net zero global hunger. Pls retweet if you agree or let me know if you disagree.

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24 Oct

I believe the world must get to net zero carbon as soon as possible. But I also believe that net zero carbon target must go together with net zero global hunger.

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24 Oct

I am looking forward to sharing platform tomorrow with Her Excellency Chief Sharon Ikeazor the Hon Minister of State for the Environment Federal Republic of Nigeria as we explore options for sustainable green recovery for Nigeria and Africa more broadly.

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23 Oct

What an honor to be with former Vice President Al Gore this morning!

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The Centre for Climate Change and Development (CCD) is a dynamic research think-thank based at the Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AEFUNAI) Nigeria.

The Centre for Climate Change and Development at AFEFUNAI is intended to become a world-class think tank and the leading centre of innovative learning, research, and policy guidance in the areas of environmental sustainability, climate change and green development in Nigeria and Africa more broadly.

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