By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent In a move aimed at strengthening its commitment to addressing Climate Change and the Green Economy Commission law of Cross River State, the Government of Cross River State, has constituted two statutory bodies – the state council on climate change and the state Green Economy Commission. A press release
By Patrick Obia Civil Society Organizations or CSOs, the Media among other stakeholders have been trained and enjoined to collaborate for effective energy transition, and reduction of methane emissions in the oil and gas, and extractives sectors. The charge was made in a three-day workshop/training of stakeholders, on Methane Emissions Reduction, organized by Center for
By Patrick Obia In the face of scorching temperatures across Nigeria, there are growing concerns that 2024 might set a new record as the hottest year in history. Much like the economy, the persistent heat has become a central topic of public discourse, underscoring the severe impact of climate change on the nation. According to
By Able Winnard Climate Sustainable Development Network, a non-profit organization has trained some climate defenders on climate justice in the State. Organized by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) to enlighten Cross Riverians on agricultural adaptation, green economy and also to seek climate justice on how to maintain and sustain the grassroots movement for
By Godwin Otang The Godshield Kanjal Journalism Foundation (GKJF) in collaboration with the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State Council, has trained journalists on climate reporting in Calabar. The training is the first collaboration between GKJF and the NUJ. Organizers say the training is motivated by the underreported climate issues in Cross River
By Patrick Obia OBANLIKU, CROSS RIVER: For many years, the Becheve people in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State raided their forest for firewood, meat, and food. The clan of 16 communities of primarily farmers and hunters did not know better. For them, the forest was a gift from God, and they were
By Jonathan Ugbal An 11-year-old Lehwehtu James Ibor has emerged third in a worldwide painting competition organized for relatives of staff of Halliburton. Miss. Ibor, a student of Lourdes Academy is said to have spent just a night and submitted her painting on the last day. She utilized crayons on cardboard paper with the painting
By Patrick Obia A collective of environment and ecology- focused Civil Society Organizations in Cross River State have written an open letter to the incoming Governor of Cross River, Sen. Bassey Otu to go after illegal loggers and destroyers of the State’s forest. The letter signed by not less than eight CSOs in the State