Climate & Sustainable Development Network - CSDevNet

Tomorrow is the day!

The POWER Project goes live, putting protection, wellbeing, and empowerment at the heart of waste pickers' livelihoods

This World Environment Day 2026, we reaffirm our commitment to a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.

Through our PET Bottle Collection Bin Circular Economy Innovation Project, we are inspiring environmental stewardship among students while turning waste into value.

🌱 Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.

Big thanks to our main partner Climate & Sustainable Development Network of Nigeria for their support and commitment towards climate action.

🌍 World Environment Day 2026 Celebration in Minna, Niger State 🌱

Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet), in partnership with Abdulkadir Kure University, Community Development and Climate Care, and the Green Tech Hub, commemorated World Environment Day 2026 in Minna, Niger State, during the University’s Matriculation Ceremony.

As part of the celebration, students of the University carried out an environmental awareness campaign as a side event to the matriculation ceremony, promoting environmental stewardship, climate action, and sustainable practices across the university community.

In his address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mohammed Aliyu Paiko, commended the commitment and visionary leadership of the Farmer Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, for driving the Green Economy Initiative in Niger State and positioning the University as a key academic hub for the initiative.

The Vice-Chancellor also appreciated CSDevNet, Community Development and Climate Care, and the Green Tech Hub for their continued partnership and support in advancing environmental sustainability, climate action, and green development initiatives within the University and beyond.

Together, we can build a greener, more sustainable future for all. 🌿♻️



Federal Ministry of EnvironmentUnited NationsHouse of Representatives, Federal Republic of NigeriaThe Senate President - NigeriaClimate Change and Development Authority

Youth Demand Greater Role in Nigeria’s NDC 3.0 Implementation at the National Climate Convening in Abuja.

Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet), join ActionAid Nigeria, successfully hosted the National Young People’s Convening on NDC 3.0 and Climate Action. 🌎🌿🌿🌿
The convening amplified youth voices and strengthened calls for meaningful participation in climate governance, policy implementation, and sustainable development in Nigeria.



Federal Ministry of Environment Mastercard FoundationPan African Climate Justice AllianceClimate Change and Development Authority

VSLA & Financial Empowerment 💼
Financial empowerment in Enjema District has taken a structured and impactful form through the successful establishment of 20 Village Savings and Loan Associations. These groups are now fully constituted with interim leadership structures and strong participation from women and youth, ensuring inclusivity and balanced representation. What began as a training initiative has evolved into a functional, community-driven financial system that is already delivering results.

Members are actively saving, pooling resources, and accessing small loans to support their livelihoods, whether in aquaculture, crop farming, or small-scale trading. The knowledge gained from financial literacy training is being applied in real time, improving how individuals plan, spend, and invest. Group governance structures are fostering trust, accountability, and collective decision-making, strengthening social cohesion alongside economic growth.

These VSLAs are more than savings groups, they are engines of resilience. They provide a safety net in times of need and a platform for growth in times of opportunity. With improved access to finance, community members are no longer limited by lack of capital but are empowered to expand their activities and secure their futures. This is sustainable empowerment, built from within, driven by community ownership, and designed to last. 🌱📊✨

We deeply appreciate GEF Small Grants ProgrammeUNDP in NigeriaGlobal Environment FacilityRonke Olubamise for their continuous support and commitment to community empowerment and resilience building.

When legitimate livelihoods disappear, illicit economies do not wait, they fill the vacuum immediately ⚠️ especially among young people with no alternatives. 👥

Creating opportunities, investing in communities, and supporting sustainable livelihoods are essential steps toward building peace, resilience, and long-term stability 🌍✨ When people have hope, dignity, and economic opportunities, communities become stronger and less vulnerable to crime and violent extremism 🤝🕊️



UNICRI – United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research InstituteWorld Bank GroupCounter Terrorism PolicingUnited NationsThe Senate President - Nigeria

When communities are informed, resilient, and actively engaged, they become powerful partners in preventing crime and violent extremism. 🌍🤝

That is exactly what this project is building, stronger communities equipped with knowledge, trust, and opportunities to create lasting peace and security. Real change begins when people are empowered to lead solutions within their own communities. ✨

Together, we are strengthening resilience, promoting inclusion, and building safer futures for everyone. 💚



UNICRI – United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research InstituteFederal Ministry of EnvironmentCounter Terrorism PolicingUnited NationsClimate Change and Development AuthorityWorld Bank Group