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The ‘Blue Economy’ Myth: We Have to Stop Thinking the Ocean Can Be Run Like a Business
(by Nnimmo Bassey) In response to the increasing global demand for resources and the economic pursuits that come with it, attention on the world’s oceans continues to grow. But how should marine resources be properly managed? The blue...
Nigerians Firmly Reject Genetically Modified Potatoes and Other GM Crops
A coalition of over 100 civil society actors, farmers, scientists, legal practitioners, and academics representing 100 million Nigerian consumers have placed a demand on the Nigerian Government to discontinue plans to introduce genetically modified potatoes and...
HOMEF Celebrates Nnimmo Bassey on the Wallenberg Medal
Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) celebrates with her Executive Director, Dr Nnimmo Bassey, on the prestigious honour of the 2024 Wallenberg Medal. Bassey is the first Nigerian and the fifth African to have received the award. He joins the ranks of other...
Beyond Propaganda: Unveiling the truth about GMOs
Background Since the setup of the National Biosafety Management Agency Act in 2015, more than 20 different crop varieties have been approved by the Agency for various purposes including commercial release/market placement. As of 28th June 2024, according to...
Befouled And Begrimed: Polluting And Other Unusual Activities On Niger Delta Waters
The waters of any region are critical to the survival of the various living species, both human and other-than-human, habitats, and livelihood in the region. For communities, local and indigenous peoples, waterbodies do not just stand as routes or critical economic...
After The Armed Militants: Strengthening Civic Action In Nigeria’s Niger Delta
This policy paper examines the long trajectory of the Niger Delta peoples’ struggle for social and environmental justice since crude oil was discovered in the region in 1956, and argues that nonviolent civic action is the most effective way for them to achieve their...
Eco-Instigator #44
Mid-year greetings to you all. This first half of 2024 has been characterised by many empowering activities. There are indications that the remaining half will be nothing less; if anything, there are signs of even more momentous activities and events in the...
Building Peoples Power for Regional Action – Niger Delta Alternatives Convergence
The Niger Delta Alternatives Convergence (NDAC) was established in 2022 by leaders, activists, communities and scholars after a period of careful examination of the socio ecological realities of the region. The process took stock of the impacts of over 6 decades of...
School of Ecology Interrogates New and Emerging Technologies in Africa
Currently, the world is struggling to address two major crises - food insecurity and climate change. To this end, various technological solutions have been proposed/implemented. Some of these technologies are being deployed in Africa without adequate regulatory...
What’s on Our Plates 2023
This edition of “What’s on Our Plates?” highlights the increasing number and distribution of processed food products containing GMOs on our market shelves. The report highlights public perceptions towards GMOs and attitudes toward labeling in...
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