The EdenWorld Conservation Initiative successfully held the Community Farmers’ Trees Empowerment, Training, and Mobilization, along with Community Children Mobilization and Forestry Education event on Saturday 29th April 2023, in the Asana Community, Oke-Igbo, Ondo State, Nigeria. The event was a resounding success, with a massive turnout of community members. The Read more…
For millions of years, forests have been an important part of the planet’s ecosystem. They are home to a wide range of species, help control the weather, and are a vital source of oxygen. As we celebrate the 2023 International Day of Forests, the theme of “Forests and Health” reminds Read more…
Biodiversity conservation is crucial for the sustainability of our planet, and local knowledge is an essential factor in achieving this goal. Local knowledge refers to the knowledge, skills, and practices developed by communities through their interactions with their environment over time. It is an integral part of traditional ecological knowledge, Read more…
The One Health approach is a holistic and collaborative approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. It emphasizes the need for collaboration between different sectors to improve health outcomes and promote sustainable practices that benefit all living things. There are several reasons why the One Health Read more…
Nature-based solutions (NbS) refer to the use of natural processes and ecosystems to solve complex environmental problems. NbS is increasingly being recognized as an important approach to address challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and water management. NbS has become a popular way of mitigating and adapting to climate Read more…
The ocean covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface and plays a critical role in regulating the planet’s climate and supporting a diverse array of life forms. However, the ocean is facing a growing number of threats, including pollution, overfishing, and climate change. Of these, pollution is one of the Read more…
The neem tree is a fast-growing tree which belongs to the mahogany family (Meliceae). It is commonly known as ‘dongoyaro’ in Nigeria. It is a valuable medicinal plant and has low toxicity for mammals. Neem trees are practically entirely beneficial(almost all parts are useful), and their antioxidant, antifugal and antibacterial Read more…
Environmental pollution is one of the major problems facing humanity and the leading environmental cause of morbidity and mortality. Pollutants are chemicals or substances present in the environment through natural /anthropogenic sources ( human activities) which are hazardous to health and harm the environment or species that live within the Read more…
Millions of people around the world rely on the sale of wild species for their livelihoods. Over two-thirds of the world’s industrial roundwood comes from wild tree species, and even non-extractive uses of wild plants, algae, and fungus are major businesses. Tourists who come to see wild animals are a Read more…
Nigeria is blessed with abundant forest and natural resources. However unsustainable utilization of this resources has led to serious environmental problems such as climate change. Recent statics by Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) revealed that Nigeria has less than four percent of forest cover with 96% gone, losing about 400,000 hectares Read more…