Nigerian Conservation Foundation
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The Nigerian Conservation Foundation is a prominent environmental non-governmental organization
which works to preserve the natural resources and biodiversity of Nigeria
. The Foundation was founded in 1980 and has worked since then on a number of resource management and conservation projects across Nigeria. General Mobolaji Johnson (ret) is the current Chairman of the Foundation and Professor Emmanuel Obot is its Executive Director.
One of the founders was Akintola Williams.
The Akintola Williams Arboretum at the Nigerian Conservation Foundation headquarters in Lagos is named in his honor.
The Foundation's is involved in conservation efforts on a number of fronts. It engages in lobbying work both at the national and state levels. It also has a number of educational initiatives both to raise awareness of environmental issues in Nigeria and to encourage sustainable practices. It works with higher education, primary and secondary schools, and with the general public through local initiatives in target areas. It's scientific staff is engaged in research and management plans in reserves, parks, and wildlife habitats across the country. It also advises industry on sustainable development and environmental impacts for their projects in Nigeria. The foundation also promotes environmental tourism with the goal of expanding awareness of Nigeria's natural resources and also creating economic incentives for continued and expanded preservation.
The NCF has partnerships with a number of international environmental groups including the World Wildlife Fund, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, BirdLife International
, Wetlands International
, Fauna and Flora International, and the Wildlife Conservation Society
. It has also partnered with several industry groups including Chevron
and BG Group
on issues involving Nigeria's growing oil and gas industry.
In 1992, the NCF was recognized by the UN Environmental Program, which added it to its Global 500 Roll of Honour
, a group of individuals and organizations making important contributions to the environment.
Non-governmental organization
A non-governmental organization is a legally constituted organization created by natural or legal persons that operates independently from any government. The term originated from the United Nations , and is normally used to refer to organizations that do not form part of the government and are...
which works to preserve the natural resources and biodiversity of Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
. The Foundation was founded in 1980 and has worked since then on a number of resource management and conservation projects across Nigeria. General Mobolaji Johnson (ret) is the current Chairman of the Foundation and Professor Emmanuel Obot is its Executive Director.
One of the founders was Akintola Williams.
The Akintola Williams Arboretum at the Nigerian Conservation Foundation headquarters in Lagos is named in his honor.
The Foundation's is involved in conservation efforts on a number of fronts. It engages in lobbying work both at the national and state levels. It also has a number of educational initiatives both to raise awareness of environmental issues in Nigeria and to encourage sustainable practices. It works with higher education, primary and secondary schools, and with the general public through local initiatives in target areas. It's scientific staff is engaged in research and management plans in reserves, parks, and wildlife habitats across the country. It also advises industry on sustainable development and environmental impacts for their projects in Nigeria. The foundation also promotes environmental tourism with the goal of expanding awareness of Nigeria's natural resources and also creating economic incentives for continued and expanded preservation.
The NCF has partnerships with a number of international environmental groups including the World Wildlife Fund, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, BirdLife International
BirdLife International
BirdLife International is a global Partnership of conservation organisations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity, working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources...
, Wetlands International
Wetlands International
Wetlands International is a global organisation that works to sustain and restore wetlands and their resources for people and biodiversity. It is an independent, not-for-profit, global organisation, supported by government and NGO membership from around the world...
, Fauna and Flora International, and the Wildlife Conservation Society
Wildlife Conservation Society
The Wildlife Conservation Society based at the Bronx Zoo was founded in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society and currently manages some of wild places around the world, with over 500 field conservation projects in 60 countries, and 200 scientists on staff...
. It has also partnered with several industry groups including Chevron
Chevron Corporation
Chevron Corporation is an American multinational energy corporation headquartered in San Ramon, California, United States and active in more than 180 countries. It is engaged in every aspect of the oil, gas, and geothermal energy industries, including exploration and production; refining,...
and BG Group
BG Group
BG Group plc is a global oil and gas company headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom. It has operations in 25 countries across Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, North America and South America and produces around 680,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. It has a major Liquefied Natural Gas ...
on issues involving Nigeria's growing oil and gas industry.
In 1992, the NCF was recognized by the UN Environmental Program, which added it to its Global 500 Roll of Honour
Global 500 Roll of Honour
The United Nations Environment Programme established the Global 500 Roll of Honour in 1987 to recognize the environmental achievements of individuals and organizations around the world.The last Global 500 Roll of Honour awards were made in 2003...
, a group of individuals and organizations making important contributions to the environment.