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The Reality Of Climate Change In Africa

Why You Should Attend:

* Find out schemes, that could be based in your community or Country, that can capture greenhouse gases emission, which can be financed by Western firms looking for Carbon Credits.
* Find out Small Business Opportunities that can be deployed with minimal investment, with very high returns
* Find out more about Kyoto Treaty and European emission trading.(ETS).
* Come and learn new Technologies for Managing Municipal Solid Biodegradable Waste(MSBW)a visit to Brixworth, landfill site, in Northamptonshire, where Solid waste is being processed.
* A presentation on Alternative Sources of Energy such as Windpower, Solar, and Biodiesel for electricity generation for small communities and individual homes.
*
Meet and network with environmentalist and activists who have actually worked on this issue and are ready to share the truth about Climate Change and its impact in Africa.
*
Video Show on Climate Change


Who should Attend:

* Political Leaders and Policy makers
* Commissioners of Environment
* Environmentalist and Activists
* Bankers and Investors
* Vehicle Fleet, and Project Managers
*
Academics
*
Enterprenuers and Business Managers
*
NGOs
*
All other members of the Public interested in Climate Change

Preview of Topics :

* The Impact of Climate Change in Africa

* The Economics Of Climate Change In Africa

* The Role of African Media in Creating Awareness of Climate Change in Africa

* Sustainable Energies as Vehicle for Mitigating Climate Change

* The Role Of the International Community in addressing the effect of Climate Change In Africa

Special Guest of Honour:

Hajia HalimaTayo- Alao, Honorable Minister For Environment, Housing and Urban Planning, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Gov. Babatunde Raji Fashola, His Excellency Governor of Lagos State, Nigeria.

ªRt Hon.Douglas Alexandra MP. Minister for International Development, UK
ªHon Kwadwo Adjei Darko, Minister For Local Government. Rural Development and Environment.

Other Distinguished Speakers;

ªDr Simon Buckle, Director of Policy, The Grantham,Institute For Climate Change,Imperial College, London.

Dr Victor Fedeke, Head of Climate Change Special Programme, Federal Ministry of Environment, Abuja, Nigeria.

Prof Paul Philips, A leading Expert in Waste Management, University of Northampton, UK

Mr Ian Gasby, Chief Executive Biogas Energy, UK

Mr Dugal Butler, International Channel Manager, Proven Energy Wind Turbines, UK

ª to be confirmed





Conference Package:

2- day Conference:

* 1 Night Accommodation with Full English Breakfast,

* Lunch and Afternoon Tea on both days.

* 3 Course Dinner on 1st Night

* Transport from Northampton Main Line Station to the hotel and back.

*
Conference Papers and writing materials.

Conference Date :

12th and 13th June 2008 .



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Directions :

AIRPORTS: NEAREST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS ARE HEATHROW AND GATWICK .

TRAIN SERVICE: THERE ARE RELIABLE TRAIN SERVICE RUNNING EVERY 30 MINUTES INTO CENTRAL LONDON

FROM LONDON : FROM LONDON EUSTON STATION THERE IS DIRECT MAINLINE STATION TO NORTHAMPTON CENTRAL STATION, THEN TAXI SERVICE TO THE HOTEL IS AVAILABLE. TRAIN FARE IS BETWEEN £10-15 .

BY CAR: FROM THE M1 EXIT JUNCTION 15 AND TRAVEL ALONG THE A45 FOLLWING THE SIGNS TO NORTHAMPTON(KEEP LEFT) THE HOTEL IS LOCATED APPROXIMATETELY 200 YARDS ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE (1ST EXIT).]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:58:00 EDT http://taiwo4u.tigblog.org/post/363075 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 http://taiwo4u.tigblog.org/post/352399
The Reality Of Climate Change In Africa

Why You Should Attend:

* Find out schemes, that could be based in your community or Country, that can capture greenhouse gases emission, which can be financed by Western firms looking for Carbon Credits.

* Find out more about Kyoto Treaty and European emission trading.(ETS).

* Come and learn new Technologies for Managing Municipal Solid Biodegradable Waste(MSBW)a visit to Brixworth, landfill site, in Northamptonshire, where Solid waste is being processed.

* A presentation on Alternative Sources of Energy such as Windpower, Solar, and Biodiesel for electricity generation for small communities and individual homes.

* Meet and network with environmentalist and activists who have actually worked on this issue and are ready to share the truth about Climate Change and its impact in Africa.

* Video Show on Climate Change


Who should Attend:

* Political Leaders and Policy makers

* Business Executive and Entrepreneurs

* Environmentalist and Activists

* Academics

* Project Managers


Preview of Topics :

* The Impact of Climate Change in Africa

* The Economics Of Climate Change In Africa

* The Role of African Media in Creating Awareness of Climate Change in Africa

* Sustainable Energies as Vehicle for Mitigating Climate Change

* The Role Of the International Community in addressing the effect of Climate Change In Africa

Conference Package:

2- day Conference:

* 1 Night Accommodation with Full English Breakfast,

* Lunch and Afternoon Tea on both days.

* 3 Course Dinner on 1st Night

* Transport from Northampton Main Line Station to the hotel and back.

* Conference Papers and writing materials.

Conference Date :

12th and 13th June 2008 .

for more details contact: http://www.cccafrica.net/conference_details]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:03:00 EDT http://taiwo4u.tigblog.org/post/352399 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 http://taiwo4u.tigblog.org/post/348373 http://www.cccafrica.net/conference_details]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:22:00 EDT http://taiwo4u.tigblog.org/post/348373 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 http://taiwo4u.tigblog.org/post/340971
We are also looking for countries coordinator from other African countries,]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:20:00 EST http://taiwo4u.tigblog.org/post/340971 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 http://taiwo4u.tigblog.org/post/297897
The Climate Change Global Campaign in Lagos, Nigeria towards Preparing Nigeria to face Emerging Challenges will be held in December 8th, 2007. It will witness a participation of over 200 people comprising of politicians, bureaucrats, business executives, development workers, renowned editors and concerned media luminaries, Motivational Agencies, activists, doctors, lawyers, teachers, students, youth leaders, children along with over many eminent thought leaders will all gathered there to discuss social issues and understand the need for Nigeria to come together as ONE and pledged to try and RIGHT every WRONG.

Papers would be presented by speakers from various disciplines focusing on climate change, ICTS and climate change, the role of NGO in climate change and Gender
And many more…..

Key Note address to be delivered by Mr. Oresanya, General Manager, Lagos State Waste Management Authority, (LAWMA)

Taiwo Adewole and Associates and Environmental Solution Limited (An environmental consultancy firm) in collaboration with coalition NGO will be organizing these events on an annual basis on every 8th days of December based on a different theme each year. This year's theme is "Climate Change: Preparing Nigeria to Face Emerging Challenges"

Climate change as an issue is relevant to EACH and EVERY one of us! Hear it from the experts:


"Two thousand scientists, in a hundred countries, engaged in the most elaborate, well organized scientific collaboration in the history of humankind, have produced long-since a consensus that we will face a string of terrible catastrophes unless we act to prepare ourselves and deal with the underlying causes of global warming."
- AL GORE, speech at National Sierra Club Convention,
Sept. 9, 2005


"Climate change is real. The science is compelling. And the longer we wait, the harder the problem will be to solve."
- US Senator John Kerry


This year's events will encompasses issues and opportunities vis-à-vis climate change, Why climate change is important (impact of climate change on ecosystems, impact of climate change on agriculture and food security, impact on rural migration, forest preservation, watershed management), the state of Nigeria environment (sustainable development for good corporate governance), climate change why focus on local action, business solution, assessing the risks, role of media on climate and much more. Get all the knowledge on climate change,










understand its causes and consequences and learn how to mitigate risks whether at a Corporate, an NGO, a Govt. Organization or even at an Individual Level!


Why you shouldn't miss this!

• This one (1) day National event intends to empower stakeholders of the society to identify the causes and understand the significance and scale of the impact of climate change, work out methods of dealing with it at an individual, local, national and international level.
• Platform for people from various backgrounds to get together and have output oriented discussions over the burning issue of climate change and the risks that Nigeria is facing due to it.
• By presenting a holistic picture on these issues, the event will provide you with a logical and unbiased view of the issue of climate change and the underlying solutions for the same.
• High profile event with media partners and others.
• Participation of environmentalists and activists all of whom have actually worked on these issues and are able and ready to share the truth about climate change and its expected impact.
• Networking with Corporate Heads, CSR Heads, NGO Heads and other Leaders of Change.

This is a ONE-TIME opportunity to learn the truth about climate change from the people who know! The Earth is Not in Danger... The Human Race IS!


]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2007 06:24:00 EST http://taiwo4u.tigblog.org/post/297897 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 http://taiwo4u.tigblog.org/post/281167 "Climate Change: Preparing Nigeria to Face Emerging Challenges"

The Climate Change Global Campaign in Lagos State: Preparing Nigeria to face Emerging Challenges will be held in December 8th, 2007. It will witness a participation of over 200 people comprising of politicians, bureaucrats, business executives, development workers, renowned editors and concerned media luminaries, Motivational Agencies, activists, doctors, lawyers, teachers, students, youth leaders, children along with over many eminent thought leaders will all gathered there to discuss social issues and understand the need for Nigeria to come together as ONE and pledged to try and RIGHT every WRONG.

Speakers included:

Mr. Taiwo Adewole
Mr. Duke George
Dr. Victor Fodeke
Mr. Tunde Akingbade,
Dr. Daniel Obaka
And many more…..


Taiwo Adewole and Associates and Environmental Solution Limited (An environmental consultancy firm) in collaboration with coalition NGO will be organizing these events on an annual basis on every 8th days of December based on a different theme each year. This year's theme is "Climate Change: Preparing Nigeria to Face Emerging Challenges"

Climate change as an issue is relevant to EACH and EVERY one of us! Hear it from the experts:


"Two thousand scientists, in a hundred countries, engaged in the most elaborate, well organized scientific collaboration in the history of humankind, have produced long-since a consensus that we will face a string of terrible catastrophes unless we act to prepare ourselves and deal with the underlying causes of global warming."
- AL GORE, speech at National Sierra Club Convention,
Sept. 9, 2005


"Climate change is real. The science is compelling. And the longer we wait, the harder the problem will be to solve."
- US Senator John Kerry


This year's events will encompasses issues and opportunities vis-à-vis climate change, Why climate change is important (impact of climate change on ecosystems, impact of climate change on agriculture and food security, impact on rural migration, forest preservation, watershed management), the state of Nigeria environment (sustainable development for good corporate governance), climate change why focus on local action, business solution, assessing the risks, role of media on climate and much more. Get all the knowledge on climate change, understand its causes and consequences and learn how to mitigate risks whether at a Corporate, an NGO, a Govt. Organization or even at an Individual Level!


Why you shouldn't miss this!

• This one (1) day National events intends to empower stakeholders of the society to identify the causes and understand the significance and scale of the impact of climate change, and work out methods of dealing with it at an individual, local, national and international level.
• Platform for people from various backgrounds to get together and have output oriented discussions over the burning issue of climate change and the risks that Nigeria is facing due to it.
• By presenting a holistic picture on these issues, the event will provide you with a logical and unbiased view of the issue of climate change and the underlying solutions for the same.
• High profile event with media partners and others.
• Participation of environmentalists and activists all of whom have actually worked on these issues and are able and ready to share the truth about climate change and its expected impact.
• Networking with Corporate Heads, CSR Heads, NGO Heads and other Leaders of Change.

This is a ONE-TIME opportunity to learn the truth about climate change from the people who know! The Earth is Not in Danger... The Human Race IS!


How to Register:

For further information, please contact:

Adewole Taiwo (Lagos): +234 802 335 4679 Duke George +234 1 212 4441
+234 1 470 3591 +234 1 406 6606

Email: climatechangenigeria@yahoo.com, taiwoadewole@yahoo.com

http://www.globalclimatecampaign.org/index.php?cmd=Main.ShowCountryid=33lang=enPHPSESSID=71c6e16c29f3141217b9eb3da1e50476#country33
]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:00:00 EST http://taiwo4u.tigblog.org/post/281167 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 http://taiwo4u.tigblog.org/post/211339
PROJECT SUPPORTED BY: A Ray of Hope, Unesco Youth Ambassador for the culture of peace (www.unesco.co.uk)

PROJECT COORDINATORS: Victor Gotevbe, Rahman Mogaji, Emilia Asim and Olugbenga Sanya


PROJECT PARTNER: PTPI, Nigerian Students Entrepreneurs Club and Redstrat.

VENUE: People to People International, Ekwu Awolo House, 1st Floor, 43 Osolo
Way, Off MMI Airport Road, Ajao Estate, Lagos

DATE: June 9- July 14, 2007




DESIRED OUTCOME

1. Economic empowerment and capacity building of all participants.
2. Acquire and develop skills that make self employment a viable career option.
3. Participants able to start their own businesses.
4. Provide start up assistance to participants.

PLAN OF ACTION

We intend to train a minimum of twenty (20) people on entrepreneurship skills per class. This training programme will deal with issues which are salient in being successful as an entrepreneur.

This is a part time training that will run on weekends to enable busy people attend too. The total course package will be delivered in six (6) weekends. At the end of the 6 weeks participants would have successfully gone through a process of enlightenment/empowerment, geared up to explore as entrepreneurs.

Each group/batch of beneficiaries will be required to work on and submit individual projects (Business Plans). We will thoroughly examine the business plans submitted and help provide seed grants or start up assistance with the necessary capital (not necessarily cash). The group/batch will in addition be obliged to work on a business idea of their choice which they will ensure is translated into a successful business.

TIME PLANNING

Two hours / day lectures
One hour/ day work for interactive session (case studies question and answers)
Course duration twelve (12) hours training + six (6) hours interactive session= total 18 hours. The time can be adjusted to meet the needs of participants or and facilitators.

for further details
CONTACT

Email: victor@unesco.co.uk, info@niproinc.com, sonnyboy91@yahoo.com,
Telephone: 08033057677, 08023137914, 08033299441,08023977421
www.niproevents.com www.niproinc.com
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