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An ENGO (environmental non-governmental organization) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) in the field of environmentalism. These organizations operate both locally and internationally which makes them play an important role in dealing with different kinds of environmental issues that are happening in the contemporary world. [ 1 ]
Environmental Rights Action (ERA), sometimes referred to as Friends of Earth Nigeria, is a Nigerian advocacy non-governmental organization, with a focus on the environmental human right issues in Nigeria and protection of the human ecosystem. [1]
Pages in category "Environmental organizations based in Nigeria" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play a vital role in improving the lives of people who have been affected by natural disasters or are facing other challenges. NGOs can act as implementers, catalysts, and partners to provide essential goods and services to those in need.
This study examines the role of ecological threat in shaping the U.S. environmental movement. … Declines in wildlife populations are associated with the foundings of wildlife and wilderness protection organizations while increases in air pollution are associated with the foundings of organizations focused on ecosystem well-being and public ...
The Akintola Williams Arboretum at the Nigerian Conservation Foundation headquarters in Lagos is named in his honor. [5] It engages in lobbying work both at the national and state levels. It also has a number of educational initiatives to raise awareness of environmental issues in Nigeria. It works with higher education, primary and secondary ...
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), is a social movement organization representing the indigenous Ogoni people [1] [2] of Rivers State, Nigeria.The Ogoni contend that Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), along with other petroleum multinationals and the Nigerian government, have destroyed their environment, polluted their rivers, and provided no benefits in return ...
Examples of NGO mandates are environmental preservation, human rights promotions or the advancement of women. NGOs are typically not-for-profit, but receive funding from companies or membership fees. [5] Many large INGOs have components of operational projects and advocacy initiatives working together within individual countries.