#ClimateEldersNG are change makers aged 50 and above who work on climate action, plastic pollution and environmental protection in Nigeria. We believe that this population group possesses valuable experience and wisdom that young people can benefit from even in this age of climate dread.
This campaign is an offshoot of TEAP’s Local Voices Network Climate Conversations which set up intra and inter-generational dialogues with youths and elders in Nigeria, the US, and the UK currently experiencing eco-distress.
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Meet Our Climate Elders
Mr. Desmond Majekodunmi is a renowned environmental activist and a multidimensional engineer, who has received many awards in recognition of his laborious works on agriculture and the environment. He has won the Nigerian Silverbird TV “Man of the Year” and DW German TV network “Environment Hero.
Climate Elder Desmond Majekodunmi
Sola Alamutu is an Environmentalist, a Hospitality and Tourism Consultant, Cultural Activist, Children and Women Rights Advocate. She’s the Executive Director of Children And The Environment, CATE, which promotes environmental health issues amongst Children and Young people through the Creative Arts.
Climate Elder Sola Alamutu
AnnKio Briggs is a Nigerian environmental and human rights activist. She is the founder and executive director of the non-governmental organization Agape Birthrights and convener of the Niger Delta Self Determination Movement. As of 2011, she was the spokesperson of the Ijaw Republican Assembly (IRA), as well as the United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy (UNDEDSS).
Climate Elder Annkio Briggs
Celestine Akpobari is an environmental rights activist and the National Coordinator of the Ogoni Solidarity Forum-Nigeria. He has been involved in advocating for the rights of the Niger Deltans and addressing environmental issues. He speaks out against the looting at Niger Delta and has called for street marches to address these issues. He has also been involved in raising awareness about the legacy of Ken Saro-Wiwa.
Climate Elder Celestine Akpobari
Dr. Priscilla Achakpa is a Nigerian environmental activist, Founder, and Global President of the Women Environmental Program (WEP), which provides women with sustainable solutions to everyday problems. She has more than 18 years of expertise in development work, gender issues, research and documentation, resource mobilization, monitoring, and evaluation, conflict intervention, and lots more.
Climate Elder Priscilla Achakpa
Olanike Olugboji is an award-winning conservationist and women’s empowerment advocate. Olanike became a founding member of the Women’s Earth Alliance (WEA) in 2006 where she was a part of co-designing a global organization empowering women environmental leaders around the world. She is the founder of a Nigerian NGO called Women’s Initiative for Sustainable Environment (WISE).
Climate Elder Olanike Olugboji
Nnimmo Bassey is an architect, environmental activist, author, and, director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF). He was one of Time magazine’s Heroes of the Environment, received the Laureate of the Right Livelihood Award, and the Rafto Human Rights Award.
Climate Elder Nnimmo Bassey
Nnimmo Bassey is an architect, environmental activist, author, and, director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF). He was one of Time magazine’s Heroes of the Environment, received the Laureate of the Right Livelihood Award, and the Rafto Human Rights Award.