RCE Ogun - 2021

Minorities Voice Up for Climate Action (MVU4CC)
Basic Information
Title of project : 
Minorities Voice Up for Climate Action (MVU4CC)
Submitting RCE: 
RCE Ogun
Contributing organization(s) : 
Center for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
The Future Hub, Nigeria
Ota Youth Leaders Forum

Format of project: 
Power Point
Language of project: 
English
Date of submission:
Update
Web link: 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wDOyvlFn6G3ZkwpHNI1Mb3OIqXcNIfYa/view?usp=drive_web
Does this project link to any education and/or sustainable development policy or policies?: 
Yes
Federal Ministry of Environment (Department of Climate Change)- National Policy on Climate Change,2020
At what level is the policy operating?: 
National
Nigeria Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme,2018
At what level is the policy operating?: 
National
Geographical & Education Information
Region: 
Africa and Middle East
Country: 
Nigeria
Location(s): 
Ado-Odo local government area, Ogun State
Address of focal point institution for project: 
Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
Ecosystem(s):
Agricultural, Grassland
Target Audience:
Community, Higher, Primary, Youth (Informal)
Socioeconomic and environmental characteristics of the area : 
RCE Ogun is situated in Ogun State. Ogun State is one of the 36 States in Nigeria, presently located within the South-West geopolitical zone. The neighboring States include Lagos State (to the South), Oyo and Osun States (to the North), Ondo State (to the East), and the Republic of Benin (to the West). Ogun State has a population of 3,728,098 inhabitants. It has a rich deposit of mineral resources such as limestone, granite, glass sand, and kaolin. Presently, Ogun has the highest concentration of manufacturing companies including two of Africa’s largest cement factories: Lafarge Cement and Dangote Cement. Ogun State also has the highest number of universities in Nigeria. The indigenes of Ogun are predominately farmers and textile manufacturers (Tie and Dye/Adire).
Description of sustainable development challenge(s) in the area the project addresses: 
The impacts of climate change are global in nature with local effects that validate its reality. In Nigeria, drought and flooding are the major effects of climate change recorded lately (Fourcade et al. 2019; Ayanlade 2017; Odjugo, 2009;). Farmlands and surrounding villages have become barren due to drought and advancing desertification. This has led to massive migration of herders in search of more fertile terrain from the North-East towards the Greener Plateau and the Middle Belt Regions. People in minority groups are at increased risk of the adverse impacts of climate change – including threats to their health, food security, water, sanitation, and livelihoods.
Contents
Status: 
Ongoing
Period: 
August, 2021
Rationale: 
The impacts of climate change are global in nature with local effects that validate its reality. In Nigeria, drought and flooding are the major effects of climate change recorded lately. Farmlands and surrounding villages have become barren due to drought and advancing desertification. This has led to massive migration of herders in search of more fertile terrain from the North-East towards the Greener Plateau and the Middle Belt Regions. People in minority groups are at increased risk of the adverse impacts of climate change – including threats to their health, food security, water, sanitation, and livelihoods. In order to minimize the adverse effects of climate change, it is important that the voices of the minority groups and their families are included in climate change initiatives focusing upon basic needs, livelihoods, healthcare, social participation, and disaster preparedness and mitigation.
Objectives: 
To assess the views of citizens with disabilities and uneducated youths on the realities, effects, and mitigation strategies. With a view to designing holistic, comprehensive, inclusive policies for mitigating climate change.
Activities and/or practices employed: 
Organized interview sessions with minority groups to get their opinions and demands on the impact of climate change and climate action.
Built network for partnership with local and national stakeholders to set policies that are inclusive and foster economic growth and employment opportunities.
Size of academic audience: 
25
Results: 
Climate change statements, commitments, and demands from minority groups have been prepared to be presented to world leaders at COP 26 in November 2021. The report is based on the empirical findings and stories of youths from minority groups.
Lessons learned: 
People with disabilities are very vulnerable to climate change effects such as flooding
They are more prone to further injuries during flooding or excessive rainfall
They are more susceptible to skin cancer due to harsh weather conditions for instance Albinos
They should be given a voice in climate change mitigation and adaptation negotiations
Uneducated and unemployed youths may not know much about climate change but they can feel the effects of climate change
Rising food prices and flooding are some of the most significant effects of climate change
Older generations have sold off almost all the lands to developers, and have left the younger generations with no farmland.
Agriculture will tackle the food crisis and solve youth unemployment.
Key messages: 
People in minority groups are at increased risk of the adverse impacts of climate change – including threats to their health, food security, water, sanitation, and livelihoods.
In order to minimize the adverse effects of climate change, it is important that the voices of the minority groups and their families are included in climate change initiatives focusing upon basic needs, livelihoods, healthcare, social participation, and disaster preparedness and mitigation.
Funding: 
The project was made possible by the financial support from Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State.

Pictures:

File Name Caption for picture Photo Credit
Image icon Climate Action Views of People with Disabilities.jpg (207.58 KB) RCE Members visit to the Centre with Citizens Living with Disabilities (CCD Nigeria) RCE Ogun
Image icon RCE Members Visit to the Uneducated Youth Group.jpeg (54.22 KB) RCE Members visit to the Uneducated Youth Group
Image icon Partnership With Youth Leaders.jpeg (101.4 KB) RCE Members with Youth Forum Leaders RCE Ogun
References and reference materials: 
File Minorities Voice Up 4 Climate Change.pptx
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
(https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs) and other themes of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
SDG 1 - End poverty in all its forms everywhere 
Indirect
SDG 4 - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all 
Indirect
SDG 5 - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 
Direct
SDG 8 - Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all 
Direct
SDG 10 - Reduce inequality within and among countries 
Direct
Theme
Disaster Risk Reduction 
Indirect
Traditional Knowledge  
Indirect
Waste 
Indirect
ESD for 2030-Priority Action Areas
Priority Action Area 1 - Advancing policy 
state: 
Direct
Priority Action Area 2 - Transforming learning and training environments 
state: 
Indirect
Priority Action Area 5 - Accelerating sustainable solutions at local level 
state: 
Direct
Update: 
Yes