Port Harcourt Climate Week 2025 is a gathering of climate activists and stakeholders in River State to inspire justice-centered climate stories, ground conversations in the Niger Delta realities, and navigate pathways for innovation and green jobs.
Opening remarks by Chioma Aninwe of Aspire Climate Vangard, welcomed everyone to this climate event. According to Chioma, to create a resilient Port Harcourt and navigate solutions, every voice in the room matters.
Representative from the Rivers State Ministry of Environment – Dr Mrs Nimi Elele on behalf of the Permanent Secretary commended Aspire Climate Vangard for organizing this event and for empowering young people to lead sustainable climate actions. She wished for a peaceful deliberations and implementable actions.
Goodwill message was received from the representative of Sustainable Action for Nature. In her words “this is not just a gathering but a vital platform for collaboration, to secure the future and generations to come”.
The keynote speaker, Matthew Burkaa SAN, reminded participants that “we live in a world where everything is interconnected; a powerful call for collective responsibility in climate action”. He mentioned that environmental degradations are caused by negligence of practice, pollution, human activities, issues of statutory regulations and many others. He called for everyone to take up proactive actions against environmental pollution
A panel session on “How Niger Delta Communities Can Lead Change” narrates the need for communities to be involved because multi-dimensional solutions are needed to tackle climate issues. Also, for communities to demand for impact assessments.
A major highlight was the Youth Hackathon Pitch Session, where young innovators showcased local solutions to address climate challenges in our communities such as embracing renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, water recycling, flood control, mangrove restoration, agro-innovations, using local media to change mindsets, individual commitments to smart environmental practices, empowering children through animations. Their creativity, passion, and determination show that every voice in the room matters in shaping sustainable climate actions.
Let’s build a vital platform for collaboration, where communities, innovators, and leaders come together for a greener future.
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