Deforestation: North East Youths Advocate Building of Biogas Plant
Abuja — Some youths from the North-East have advocated building of biogas plant to reduce deforestation and mitigate the impact of climate change in the region.
By Cecilia Ologunagba
The youths made the call in a communique issued by Mr Seyifunmi Adebote, a Coordinator of the just concluded two-day Climate Change Innovation Hub in Gombe.
The hub was organised by the Ministry of Environment in partnership with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and coordinated by three Non- Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the six geo-political zones concurrently.
The NGOs are the International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI), Talentplus Initiative and Health of Mother Earth Foundation.
The youths said developing biogas plant would help to reduce deforestation, aid safe cooking methods and reduce the amount of waste emitted daily.
They also proposed the use of egg shells and establishment of green environment climate club to reduce the impact of climate change.
“Egg shells will be used to produce organic manure to aid proper food farming that will immensely help cut down the use of chemical substances for farming.
“The creation of school clubs will enhance environmental awareness among students and help develop environmental ethics in every child.
“Also, small scale water turbines will help create electricity by using the kinetic energy provided by water and also serve as substitute for fossil fuel,’’ they said.
According to them, institution of climate change subject in schools will help improve environmental literacy in school.
In addition, they recommended creation of irrigation pump machines to help sustainable agriculture processes and reduce carbon emission level.
The youths also observed that the problem of Boko Haram insurgency which had destroyed a large amount of land and property contributed to low standard of living.
They said the use of firewood and charcoal for cooking had contributed largely to deforestation and carbon emission.
In addition, they said flooding had not only reduced agricultural yield but had also contributed to water contamination.
Besides, they observed that open bush burning caused by poor waste management system had reduced the healthy lifestyle of both urban and rural residents.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the purpose of the conference was to establish Youth Regional Climate Change Innovation Hub that would serve as a platform for continuous interface for the young people.
The organisers harvested and collated innovations and ideas from about 65 participants in the zone consisting of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe States.
The three best ideas would be presented alongside other ideas from the other five geopolitical zones for a Youth National Climate Innovation hub in Abuja later in the month.
The best overall idea would be showcased at the UN Climate Action Summit within the month.
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