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21 Mar 26

IDF 2026 — Forests & Economies: What Pinchot, Leopold & Maathai Teach Us About Prosperity

No nation can secure its economic future while destroying the forests that sustain it. This truth has echoed across generations, carried by a handful of remarkable thinkers whose ideas continue to guide us through the challenges of their time and ours. As the world marks the 2026 International Day of…

10 Mar 26

Give to Gain: Women in Climate Change & Food Security

The future of food is written in women’s hands. Across the world, the work of growing, harvesting, preserving, and sharing food rests on their knowledge and strength. Yet as climate change reshapes landscapes and disrupts once‑predictable seasons, women carry a double weight: the direct impacts of a warming world and…

04 Jan 26

Report: Ejirin Eco‑Action – How a Waste Cleanup United an Entire Community

Event: Ejirin Eco-Action Organizer: Olayemi O. J. Partner: Alliance for Positive Environmental Impacts & Reforestation (APEARE) Location: Ejirin, Ijebu‑Ode, Ogun State Date: December 12–13, 2025 1. Background The Ejirin Eco-Action initiative, led by Olayemi Okufuye, a volunteer within the ‘Implementing Actions for Six Impactful SDG Transition’ (I-ASIST 2030) program, tackles critical…

09 Nov 25

From Paris to Belém: Forest Conservation Milestones and What’s Next

The world is losing forests faster than it can protect them, yet COP30 may be our last best chance to reverse the trend. Since the adoption of the Paris Agreement at COP21 in 2015, forest conservation has become a cornerstone of global climate mitigation and adaptation strategies. Forests not only…

06 Nov 25

Nature‑Based Solutions at Work: Farmers in Doma Celebrate a New Season of Hope

The story unfolding in Ajimaka and Rukubi, Doma LGA, Nasarawa State Nigeria, is a reminder that when communities are supported with the right tools, knowledge, and partnerships, nature responds with abundance. What began as a project to promote agricultural resilience has now grown into a season of hope, one harvest…

19 Oct 25

Kuchiko Reforestation Project

When landscapes are stripped bare and communities are left vulnerable, reforestation becomes more than an environmental solution; it becomes a lifeline. In Kuchiko Camp, Suleja, Niger State, Nigeria, the scars of unregulated artisanal mining run deep, affecting not just the soil but the health, livelihoods, and dignity of its people.…

03 Aug 25

Inside Nigeria’s Boldest Agroforestry Project

Fatima remembers when the land fed everyone. Her grandmother used to say, “The soil listens when you treat it kindly.” But in Ajimaka and Rukubi, two communities nestled in Doma LGA, Nasarawa State, the soil stopped listening. Years of unsustainable farming, deforestation, and climate shocks turned once-fertile fields into…

30 Jul 25

Voices on Agroforestry:Highlights from Our Inception Meeting

Agroforestry is emerging as a transformative solution to climate and livelihood challenges across Nigeria. In the communities of Ajimaka and Rukubi in Doma Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, a groundbreaking initiative is underway—powered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF-SGP) in Nigeria,…

30 Jul 25

UNDP GEF-SGP Nigeria Backs Agroforestry Revolution

Two communities—Ajimaka and Rukubi in Doma LGA—are emerging as epicenters of Nigeria’s agroforestry revival. With the strategic support of the UNDP Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF-SGP Nigeria), these semi-arid areas are becoming fertile ground for ecological restoration and community empowerment. Why Agroforestry, Why Now? Facing challenges of deforestation,…

21 Jul 25

2023 World Environment Day Beat Plastic Pollution School Advocacy Program

2023 World Environment Day Beat Plastic Pollution School Advocacy Program As we celebrate World Environment Day 2023, we at Alliance for Positive Environmental Impacts and Reforestation (APEARE) reaffirm our commitment to protecting and restoring our planet’s precious ecosystems. With this in mind, we recently organized a workshop in Ibadan, Oyo…