Nigeria moves to save shrinking water bodies as FG, World Bank unveil new blueprint

Nigeria moves to save shrinking water bodies as FG, World Bank unveil new blueprint

The Federal Government has partnered with the World Bank to address the growing problem of shrinking water bodies across Nigeria. The initiative was unveiled on Monday in Abuja during a workshop on the presentation and validation of nine Strategic Catchment Management Plans under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes project. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Environment, Mr Balarabe Abbas Lawal, said “the project aims to res…

FG and World Bank Launch Strategic Blueprint to Restore Nigeria’s Shrinking Water Bodies

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the World Bank have jointly launched a strategic blueprint aimed at rehabilitating and protecting the nation’s rapidly shrinking water bodies, authorities say.The initiative  part of a comprehensive programme to address environmental degradation, climate change impacts and water scarcity  was unveiled during a ministerial meeting in Abuja, with officials highlighting the urgent need to reverse the decline of…

FG, World Bank Move to Validate Nine Catchment Plans to Tackle Desertification and Water Scarcity - TV360 Nigeria

Initiative under $700m ACReSAL project aims to restore degraded landscapes, improve water management and strengthen climate resilience across northern Nigeria…. The Federal Government, in partnership with the World Bank and other key stakeholders, has begun the validation of nine Strategic Catchment Management Plans designed to improve water resource management, restore degraded ecosystems, and strengthen climate resilience in several states acr…

FG, World Bank Plan to Save Nigeria’s Shrinking Water Bodies

The Federal Government, along with the World Bank and key environmental groups, has introduced a plan to restore Nigeria’s shrinking water bodies and improve climate resilience in vulnerable regions of the country. This initiative is part of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project. It aims to tackle worsening environmental problems like degradation, desertification, … The post FG, World Bank Plan to Save Nigeria’s …