At SHADEF, we believe that lasting environmental change begins in the classroom—and this week, we took another bold step in that direction. As part of our ongoing School Environmental Responsibility Initiative, we proudly donated waste bins to Community Secondary School, Mbak Etoi
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges we face today, and it\’s something that affects us all. The good news is that we can all do something to help combat climate change.
We are in the midst of a global crisis. Climate change is causing unprecedented levels of destruction and threatening the existence of numerous species
In line with SHADEF’s significant stride towards environmental advocacy, Safe Space Development Foundation (SHADEF) had the privilege of meeting with the Honorable Commissioner for Environment and Mineral Resources, Chief Uno Etim Uno, during a courtesy call.
If you’ve walked past Royal Christian High School recently, you may have noticed something exciting happening right outside the gates. The school’s Young Environmentalists (YEs) Club is taking sustainability to the next level—by transforming discarded plastic bottles into a beautiful piece of eco-friendly art.
As we step into the heart of the year, July brings with it a renewed sense of purpose, growth, and transformation. Just as flowers bloom beautifully under the right conditions, our planet thrives when we give it the care and attention it deserves.
SHADEF is proud to unveil the 2nd Edition of the General Environment Assembly for Young Environmentalists—an annual gathering of passionate student leaders and eco-activists from across schools in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Over 40 passionate student environmentalists gathered for a one-of-a-kind event that felt more like a movement than a meeting. These brilliant minds brought with them not just enthusiasm but a tidal wave of innovative ideas, critical questions, and bold solutions for some of the most pressing environmental challenges facing Nigeria today.
At SHADEF’s 2nd General Environmental Assembly, we witnessed something truly remarkable — a powerful surge of environmental inspiration, education, and engagement that left every attendee transformed.
At the 2nd General Environmental Assembly hosted by SHADEF, one of the most magical and soul-stirring moments was when we asked our Young Environmentalists to draw their ideal environment. What followed was nothing short of breathtaking.
In a groundbreaking move that will be remembered for generations, Lagos State has officially banned Single-Use Plastics (SUPs)—marking a monumental victory in the fight to #BeatPlasticPollution.
SHADEF orchestrated an in-house planting session at its office, combining the values of environmental responsibility and community engagement, from January 8th to 14th.
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