From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna
Stakeholders in environmental protection across Kaduna State have called for stronger collaboration and innovative strategies to address waste management challenges and protect the environment from pollution that threatens human and ecological health.
The Desk of Climate Change and Environment at the Interfaith Mediation Centre (IMC), in partnership with the African Climate Reporters (ACR) and the Office of the Kaduna State Governor on Climate Change, organized a one-day Kaduna Monthly Climate Hangout to advance these efforts.
The February edition of the forum was held under the theme “Rethinking Waste: Innovative Recycling Solutions for a Greener Kaduna.”
The event brought together scientists, climatologists, geologists, academics, religious leaders, environmental journalists, youths, and civil society organizations, and non-governmental organizations working on climate change and environmental protection, with the aim of promoting a cleaner and healthier environment.
Delivering the lead paper, Comrade Yahaya Muhammed, Controller-General of Safety Awareness and Environmental Support Initiatives (SAESI), emphasized the need to strengthen the capacity of recycling companies to manage the increasing volume of waste contributing to environmental degradation.