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Chukwumerije Okereke @chuks_okereke ·

20 Mar

We just launched a report on top 11 measures for Nigeria's net-zero target and socio-economic transformation. Obi Ugochuku, author of Nigeria's green bond, makes the point that the top 11 measures are aligned with Nigeria's Mid Term Economic Development Plan.

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Chukwumerije Okereke @chuks_okereke ·

20 Mar

We have compiled top 11 measures for Nigeria's net-zero target and socio-economic transformation! This can serve as a guide for the incoming President of Nigeria to increase climate ambition and stimulate economic growth. For more pls visit http://ssp.nigeria.org

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Chukwumerije Okereke @chuks_okereke ·

8 Mar

Amazing day on the #ivlpclimateaction with in-depth interaction with Utah State Legislatures. Many thanks to the Hon. Reps and Hon. Senator for their time and insight.

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Chukwumerije Okereke @chuks_okereke ·

7 Mar

Another action packed day on the #ivlpclimateaction organised by the US Department of State. Very impressed to learn how the Utah Department of Environmental Quality monitors air pollution and adheres to the US Federal air standard in the state of Utah.

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Chukwumerije Okereke @chuks_okereke ·

27 Feb

All is set for what promises an amazing experience on the International Visitors Leadership Program organised by the US Department of State #ivlp

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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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