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Climate Change and Socio-ecological Transformation in Africa: Implications for Sustainable Development and Policy Prescriptions

By imagesinitiativeAugust 21, 2019Latest News, Policy Digest

The complexity of the challenges and opportunities of climate change in the context of socio-ecological transformation in Africa can be diagrammatically represented I the anthropogenic (human-induced factors) space (Figure 1). This human-induced relationship can enhance or limit progress towards the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The nexus aptly shows the challenges to socio-ecological

Ending Poverty in Africa: A Promise or Mirage?

By imagesinitiativeAugust 17, 2019Journal Reports, Latest News

The 2019 Africa Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Index ranks 52 African countries based on 97 indicators across all 17 goals. The SDGs Index score signifies a country’s position between the worst (0) and best (100) outcomes. Tunisia tops this year’s ranking with a score of 66.01 which implies that the country is 66% of the

Ghana Chosen to Host African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat

By imagesinitiativeJuly 7, 2019Latest News, Newsletterafrica free trade, africa growth, development conference, development in africa, economic transformation in afria, IMAGES in Africa

The Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) has selected Ghana as the host country for the Secretariat of the African Continental (AfCFTA) Free Trade Area. The decision was announced on Sunday, 7th July, 2019, at the 12th AU Extraordinary Summit held in Niamey, the capital of Niger, after Ghana

IMAGES’ Chairman Ambassador Ademola Onafowokan Invited to President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Inauguration

By imagesinitiativeMay 28, 2019Latest News, NewsletterAdaptation to climate change, climate change, climate change conference, climate change in Nigeria, development conference, president buhari, president inauguration, sustainability, sustainable development

Ambassador Ademola Onafowokan was born on July 29th 1955, to the Onafowokan family in Ikorodu division of Lagos state. He started his elementary education at St. John school and ended his primary education at Emmanuel Primary School, Isonyin in present day Ogun State. His secondary educational pursuit took him to Methodist High School, Ibadan and

Congratulations to IMAGES on the Success of its Book Launch

By imagesinitiativeMay 25, 2019Books, Latest News, NewsletterAdaptation to climate change, climate change, climate change conference, climate change in Nigeria, development conference, sustainability, sustainable development

It was a great atmosphere as the program started at 10:15 a.m. with recitation of the National Anthem followed by that of University of Ibadan. Dignitaries such as Professor Labode Popoola, Dr. Akande, Mrs Remi-Ihejirika, Dr. Funmi Akinyele, Professor Oyeronke Odunola, Mrs Ronke Orimolade and the host of the day Dr. Olawale Emmanuel Olayide. The

Book Launch on Climate Change and Socio-Ecological Transformation in Nigeria

By imagesinitiativeMay 25, 2019Latest News, NewsletterAdaptation to climate change, climate change, climate change conference, climate change in Nigeria, development conference, sustainability, sustainable development

All is set for the formal public presentation of the book Climate Change and Socio-Ecological Transformation in Nigeria – Challenges and Opportunities. The book came as the brainchild and one of the outputs of the Symposium for Climate Change Adaptation in Africa (SCCAA) held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan on May 13

20 Delegates, 15 Countries Storm the University of Ibadan for Climate Change Conference

By imagesinitiativeSeptember 20, 2018Latest News, NewsletterAdaptation to climate change, climate change, climate change conference, climate change in Nigeria, development conference, sustainability, sustainable development

Delegates from 15 different countries across Africa and Europe have stormed the International Conference Centre of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, for a 2-day workshop on Climate Change Adaptation in Africa slated for 19th and 20th of September, 2018. The conference which is the second of its kind this year is jointly organised by the

Climate Change: Experts Give Urgent Action as Panacea for African’s Resilience and Adaptation

By imagesinitiativeMay 14, 2018Latest News, NewsletterAdaptation to climate change, climate change, climate change conference, climate change in Nigeria, development conference, sustainability, sustainable development

It was a beehive of activities at the International Conference Centre of the Unvèrsity of Ibadan Nigeria during the week when experts world over converged to reiterate the need by all and sundry to take urgent action on climate change and it’s obvious effects. At a Two – Day Symposium on Climate Change Adaptation in

Nigerian Research Scholar Launches IMAGES Initiative for Transforming African Economies

By imagesinitiativeMay 16, 2017Latest News, NewsletterAdaptation to climate change, climate change, climate change conference, climate change in Nigeria, development conference, sustainable development

Renowned Nigerian scholar, Dr Olawale Emmanuel Olayide of the Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, has launched an initiative called IMAGES (Interconnections for Making Africa Great and Sustainable). The initiative was launched on May 13, 2017 during the plenary session of vision factory of the Interconnections Conference 2017 co-hosted by the German Development

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