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Updates & Field Work

Documented activities, workshops, and field programmes from GNEP Africa and its partners.

What we have been doing

All activities below are verified and accurately described. GNEP only reports on work it has directly conducted or participated in.

GNEP Trains 20 Civil Society Representatives in Policy Brief Writing, Katsina State
Workshop 2026

Policy Brief, Proposal Development & Elevator Pitch Workshop

A capacity-building workshop for 20 civil society representatives in Katsina State. Topics included writing effective policy briefs and proposals, delivering elevator pitches, and using AI tools for research and productivity. Co-hosted with The Green Minds Space.

  • 20 civil society representatives
  • Katsina State, Nigeria • 2026
  • Co-hosted with The Green Minds Space
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Youth planting 150 economic tree seedlings in Katsina State in collaboration with AYINET
Field Update 2025

150 Economic Tree Seedlings Planted in Katsina State

A joint tree-planting drive with the African Youth Initiative Network (AYINET) across Katsina State. 150 economic tree seedlings were planted as part of GNEP's nature and ecosystem restoration focus area.

  • 150 economic tree seedlings planted
  • Katsina State, Nigeria
  • Joint with AYINET
Participants at the Institutional and Policy Workshop on Field Work for Climate Change and Green Skills, Katsina
GNEP Participated In Institutional Event 19 August 2026

Institutional & Policy Workshop on Field Work for Climate Change and Green Skills

GNEP participated in this institutional workshop convened by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Katsina, in collaboration with UNICEF. The event focused on field work approaches for climate change education and green skills development. Note: This event was organised by SUBEB and UNICEF. GNEP attended as a participant.

  • 19 August 2026, Katsina State
  • Convened by: SUBEB Katsina & UNICEF
  • GNEP role: Participant (not organiser)
Youth and students in GNEP's Climate Clubs establishment effort across Katsina State schools
Field Programme Ongoing • 2025–

Climate Clubs in Schools — Katsina State

GNEP is establishing Climate Clubs in schools across Katsina State to embed environmental awareness and climate literacy among young people. This effort creates structured platforms for students to engage with climate science, sustainability, and environmental action.

More detail on reach and outcomes will be shared as the programme is documented.

  • Katsina State, Nigeria
  • Target: Schools and youth

Climate Literacy Training Programme

GNEP runs a Climate Literacy Training Programme focused on climate and clean-energy awareness for communities in Katsina State. This programme is ongoing; results will be documented and reported as they are verified.

Programmes in Development

These initiatives are in active planning. They are not yet operating. We will report on them when they launch.

In Development

Green Schools Initiative

Embedding sustainability and climate education into school environments across Katsina State.

In Development

Youth Climate Leadership Programme

A structured programme to develop the next generation of African youth environmental leaders.

In Development

Research & Policy Initiative

Building a research and policy analysis capacity to support evidence-based environmental governance in Nigeria and beyond.

In Development

Green Skills Initiative

Equipping youth and communities with practical skills for green economy participation and sustainable livelihoods.

See our work in the field

Browse the Field Documentation Gallery — 28 verified photographs from tree-planting drives, capacity-building workshops, and community engagement sessions.

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