Projects

Implementing Organization: BlueGreen Initiative for Sustainable Development Network (BlueGreenISDN)

Project Summary

The Green School Club (GSC) is an initiative by BlueGreenISDN aimed at fostering environmental consciousness among young students. Through structured programs and hands-on activities, GSC will educate and engage students on key sustainability topics, empowering them to become future environmental stewards. The project will be implemented across schools in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, with plans for expansion.

Project Location

The Green School Club (GSC) is being established across various schools in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, starting with select pilot schools. The long-term vision is to expand across all 31 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state and beyond.

Project Objectives

1. Enhance Climate Education – Equip students with knowledge of climate change, its impact, and actionable solutions.
2. Promote Circular Economy Awareness – Teach students sustainable production and consumption practices.
3. Encourage Proper Waste Management – Introduce waste reduction, segregation, and recycling practices.
4. Foster Agroecology Practices – Promote sustainable agriculture and organic farming techniques in schools.
5. Improve Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Awareness – Instill healthy hygiene and sanitation habits among students.
6. Implement Green Projects – Encourage students to take part in tree planting, eco-friendly initiatives, and conservation efforts.

Target Audience

• Primary and secondary school students
• School teachers and administrators
• Local community members

Project Activities

1. School-Based Environmental Workshops – Interactive sessions on climate change, waste management, and sustainability.
2. Tree Planting and Eco-Gardens – Students will plant and nurture trees and organic gardens within school premises.
3. Waste Recycling Competitions – Engaging students in creative ways to upcycle and manage waste materials.
4. Clean-Up Campaigns – Organizing community and school clean-ups to promote a litter-free environment.
5. WASH Advocacy and Training – Educating students on proper hygiene and sanitation practices.
6. Climate Action Clubs – Forming student-led clubs to implement sustainability initiatives in schools.

Expected Outcomes

• Increased awareness and knowledge of environmental sustainability among students.
• Reduction in waste generation and improved recycling practices in schools.
• Development of green spaces in schools through tree planting and gardening activities.
• Active participation of students in climate action and environmental advocacy.
• Strengthened partnerships between schools, environmental organizations, and local authorities.

Partnerships and Collaborations

To achieve the objectives of GSC, BlueGreenISDN will collaborate with:

• Government Agencies – Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Education
• Local and International NGOs – Climate action and environmental advocacy groups
• Private Sector – Sustainable businesses supporting green initiatives
• Community Stakeholders – Parents, educators, and local environmental activists

Call to Action

Join us in shaping the next generation of environmental leaders! Schools, organizations, and individuals passionate about sustainability are welcome to partner with us in expanding the Green School Club (GSC) initiative. Together, we can build a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable future!

To mark the 2023 edition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, which also marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, BlueGreen Initiative for Sustainable Development (BlueGreenISD) organized a one-day sensitization campaign on gender-based violence (GBV) and climate education for students at Ukpaubong Community Secondary School, Itam in Itu Local Government Area of the state.

The objectives of the sensitization campaign were to:

Raise awareness among students about GBV and its consequences

Educate students about the link between climate change and GBV

Empower students to take action to prevent GBV.

Key highlights at the event was the commemorative tree planting exercise and the establishment of the Green School Club, a flagship project of BlueGreenISD for the promotion of climate education and literacy.

This project was supported by Climate & sustainable Development Network of Nigeria (CSDevNet)

On December 14th, 2022, BlueGreen Initiative for Sustainable Development (BlueGreenISD) launched the green schools tree planting campaign with the flag off at Lott Carey Baptist Academy, Ikot Ebom Itam, Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The campaign tagged; Planting Trees to Safe the Earth’s Lungs, is an initiative of BlueGreenISD, given the significant roles tree plays in the fight against climate change.

During the campaign, the Green School Club was established in the school. The Green School Club is a flagship project of BlueGreeenISD, aimed at creating awareness on the catastrophes of climate change, promoting climate literacy through climate education.

This project was funded through volumetry contribution of team members. We wish to take this project to as many schools as possible.

BlueGreen Initiative for Sustainable Development (BluegreenISD), led a team of young environmentalists to Iko Town on a wetland restoration project. This was to commemorate the 2023 World Wetlands Day, an annual event marked every February 2nd globally.

Iko Town, a small swampy settlement in Eastern Obolo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, was chosen as the outreach community because of its wetland and mangrove ecosystem (though highly depleted and threatened), its importance to the ecosystem and obvious significance to the economy.

Wetlands act as filters, removing pollutants from water and improving its quality. They also provide habitats for many species of plants and animals and plays critical role in maintaining biodiversity. In addition, wetlands help to reduce the impact of floods by storing water during periods of high rainfall and slowly releasing it during periods of drought. As a carbon sink, wetlands are very important I their roles in the fight against climate change.

This was supported by Climate & Sustainable Development Network of Nigeria (CSDevNet)