In July 2025, we held the second Nigeria Sociological Alternatives Convergence (NSAC) and the first West African Climate Justice Movement Roundtable (WACJMR), both in Abuja, Nigeria. The meetings brought together participants from across Africa to brainstorm solutions to the impacts of the polycrisis on Nigeria in particular and Africa, more broadly.
Both meetings concluded with a unified call for systemic, people-centred solutions to the climate crisis, rejecting false market-based, profit-driven schemes and corporate led interventions. The gatherings strengthened Pan-African solidarity, setting the stage for a bold, justice-driven agenda ahead of COP30 in Brazil. Over the years, there has been intense controversy over the influx of genetically modified (GM) foods into Nigeria. Promoters of GM crops and foods have continued to peddle myths while opponents continue to raise solid, evidence based arguments for agroecology and food sovereignty as the antidote to GM foods, as well as highlight the critical need of defending our biodiversity and breaking free from food colonialism.
A key focus of this edition is the role of different art forms in environmental justice campaigns. With three events organised as part of our Culture and Environment initiative, including ones on prose, poetry and movies, we experienced the deep
connections between the artistic aspects of culture and ecological defence. We had the honour of hosting King Dakolo (prose), and Iquo Diana Abasi (poetry) and watching the environmental movie “Fatsani”. We bring you a report of those sizzling encounters.We also serve you a report on the activities of The Young Environmentalists Network (TYEN). New chapters of TYEN were inaugurated at the University of Port Harcourt and St. Mary’s Secondary School in Ikot Nseyen, Akwa Ibom State. These developments have shown that youthful energy is needed for fierce solidarity, and a brilliant, innovative spirit needed to propel system change.
Also in this package is a report on our maiden Forest Carbon Dialogue of the No REDD in Africa Network (NRAN). This strategic dialogue honoured the presence of community people and civil society members who denounced false solutions such as REDD in all its variations. The dialogue elevated community voices against land grabbing, the displacement of indigenous communities and the conversion of forests into plantations.
It is 30 years since Ken Saro-Wiwa and other Ogoni leaders were martyred by forces of extractivism. We will not forget the supreme price they paid in the struggle for environmental justice and dignity. So, this edition includes a report on the activities lined up to commemorate the influence of his work 30 years after his passing. As usual, we highlight some books we think you should grab and read. Plus, some poems!
It’s always a delight to hear and read from you. We never stop looking forward to receiving your feedback, stories, articles,poems, or photos. Continue to share with us at home@homef.org / editor@homef.org.
Until Victory!
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