Mirian Gom 
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria launches a second phase of a youth-led climate initiative, placing young people—especially women—at the centre of environmental action and decision-making.
SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria unveils Phase II of its Eco Champions Project in Abuja, following the close-out of its first phase.
Country Director, Eghosa Erhumwunse, on Wednesday says the project demonstrates the power of youth-led solutions.
“We saw young leaders rise with bold ideas, practical solutions, and unwavering determination,” he says. “Young women are leading conversations on sustainability.”
Phase II, themed Empowering Youth for Gender-Responsive Climate Action, aims to deepen grassroots engagement and strengthen inclusive climate leadership.
Erhumwunse emphasises that climate change is both environmental and human, affecting livelihoods, education and health.
“Climate action is not distant; it starts where we live and work,” he adds.
Programme officials say Phase I reached 18 million people through awareness campaigns, school engagement and media outreach, according to Adelopo Ayodeji.
Stakeholders, including Plan International and the National Council on Climate Change, call for stronger youth participation and policy integration.
Experts say empowering youth remains key to building resilient, community-driven climate solutions nationwide.
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