Society for Planet and Prosperity

08/06/2026

📊 SCGPRR 3.0 is here, and data collection has officially kicked off across all 36 states of Nigeria.

The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) and the Department of Climate Change (DCC), Federal Ministry of Environment, have launched the data collection phase for the third edition of the Subnational Climate Governance Performance Ranking (SCGPRR 3.0) across all 36 states of Nigeria.

This milestone follows key engagements with State Climate Change Desk Officers, Directors, and the Quality Expert Review Team.

SCGPRR 3.0 builds on previous editions with sharper focus on:
✅ Implementation
✅ Institutional strengthening
✅ Capacity development
✅ Data quality

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05/06/2026

🌱 This World Environment Day, we carried the message of nature inspiring action for a safer future across schools in Enugu State, engaging students in meaningful conversations about our environment and a tree-planting exercise.

There was hope in their eyes as the trees went into the ground. The seeds we plant today in young minds and in the soil, will grow into the forests of tomorrow.

We are proud of every student, teacher, and school that took part in today’s activity.

World Environment Day is a reminder, but our commitment must continue every day. Let’s keep the momentum going every day, not just today.

05/06/2026

🌍 Today, on World Environment Day themed, "Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future", we are reminded that nature is not separate from our future, it is what sustains us.

We remain committed to advancing climate action, environmental stewardship, and building a more resilient world for all. Every tree planted, every river protected, every sustainable choice made brings us closer to the future we want.

Let us be inspired by nature and act boldly for climate, for people, and for generations to come.

Happy World Environment Day.

04/06/2026

🌱🌍 Planting Seeds for a Greener Future!

In commemoration of World Environment Day 2026, we are collaborating with the Office of the Senior Adviser to the Governor of Enugu State on Climate Policy and Sustainable Development, Chukwumerije Okereke, the Office of the First Lady of Enugu State, and the Enugu State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, to lead a Tree Planting Exercise across schools in Enugu and Nsukka.

This initiative forms part of the ongoing UNICEF-supported Climate Education and Awareness Programme reaching 20 schools and empowering young people to become environmental stewards and climate champions.

📅 Date: June 1 – June 10, 2026

📍 Location: Participating schools across Enugu and Nsukka

Join us as we nurture a culture of environmental responsibility and take meaningful action for our planet.

28/05/2026

As we build up to the global celebration of World Environment Day, the Society for Planet and Prosperity is proud to collaborate with Army Day Secondary School, Mogadishu Cantonment, bringing a special Climate Education Event to the heart of Abuja. This is part of our Climate Education Initiative which aims to strengthen Green Environment (Climate) Clubs in schools and empower the next generation of environmental champions.

📅 Date: 29th May 2026

⏰ Time: 8:30am prompt

📍 Venue: Army Day Secondary School, Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro, Abuja

"You are never too small to make a difference."—Greta Thunberg

25/05/2026

📊 The road to SCGPRR 3.0 begins!

The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), in partnership with the Department of Climate Change (DCC) of the Federal Ministry of Environment, has kicked off preparations for the third edition of the Subnational Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking (SCGPRR 3.0).

Since its conception in 2024, the SCGPRR has grown into Nigeria's first credible, comparative, and evidence-based benchmarking tool for subnational climate governance, driving healthy competition among states and establishing climate governance as a true leadership issue at the subnational level.

Last week marked two significant milestones in the process:

✅ Inauguration of the Quality Assurance & Expert Review Panel—a distinguished group of independent experts tasked with safeguarding the credibility, integrity, and legitimacy of the ranking.

✅ Convening of Climate Desk Officers and State Directors from all 36 states—orienting subnational officers on the data collection process and the critical role of evidence-based, inter-ministerial collaboration in preparing submissions.

"The Subnational Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking has become one of the most consequential and impactful climate programmes at the subnational level today, impacting millions of lives."—Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, President, SPP

More accountability. Stronger frameworks. Greater impact.

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The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) and the Department of Climate Change (DCC) of the Federal Ministry of Environment have kicked off the process for the third edition of the Subnational Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking (SCGPRR 3.0), inaugurating a Quality Assurance and Expe...

14/05/2026

14/05/2026

We were delighted to welcome the African Climate Foundation (ACF) team to our Abuja office on an official visit.

We had productive conversations on the reach and impact of our numerous works across sectors and levels of government.

The meeting re-affirmed our shared vision and strengthened our collaboration on climate resilience in Nigeria and beyond.

With the support of the ACF, we remain committed to driving evidence-based advocacy, meaningful policy engagement, and transformative initiatives that create lasting impact in Nigeria and across the continent.

12/05/2026

📰 In this spotlight piece, Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, President of the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), makes a compelling case for shifting climate finance and green investment opportunities beyond the federal level to Nigeria’s subnational governments. He argues that empowering states and local actors is key to mainstreaming climate considerations into development planning and accelerating practical action.

Prof. Okereke will facilitate a focused thematic session on “Nigeria’s Subnationals as an Untapped Goldmine for Green Investments” at the forthcoming Nigeria Investment Summit, held on the sidelines of London Climate Action Week (LCAW) 2026, the world’s largest climate gathering, on 23 June 2026.

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