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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

Ebiarede Part 2: Ojú mi ti rí ire – My Eyes Have Seen Good

Good News!!! Field Update from Our Agroforestry Project in Doma, Nasarawa State Do you remember these heartfelt words? “Since I started farming, no organization has supported us like this, especially in these hard times.” ICYMI, watch here: https://youtu.be/CvSdzoR5aXk Those were the words of Aliyu Atama, one of the…

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…

21 Jul 25

Eleyele Sensitization Program for women and youth

A sensitization program was conducted to raise awareness among women and youth in the Eleyele forested wetland about the importance of preserving and conserving forest resources. As a result, the participants were introduced to various alternative methods of generating additional income, such as producing briquettes and cultivating Ewe Eran (Thaumatoccus…

21 Jul 25

GIS Reveals Forest Loss in Onigambari Reserve

Nigeria’s forests are vanishing at an alarming rate, with deforestation threatening biodiversity, climate stability, and local livelihoods. At APEARE, we believe that data-driven advocacy is key to protecting Nigeria’s forest landscape. One of our flagship initiatives, originally developed as a graduate research project, offers a sobering look at the scale…

21 Jul 25

Kuchiko Reforestation Project

This project examined the climatic and socio-economic effects of deforestation at Gambari Forest Reserves in Ibadan. The findings highlighted the excessive exploitation of forest resources, and were shared with stakeholders to support informed decision-making aimed at curbing deforestation in the reserves. Kuchiko Reforestation Project For the 2024 World Environment Day…

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