JEWEL Environmental Initiative

22/06/2026

𝗝𝗘𝗜 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗭𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗾𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

As part of our commitment to advancing women’s empowerment through climate action, JEWEL Environmental Initiative (JEI) partnered with the Zakah and Waqf Foundation, Gombe, under its Women Empowerment Program (WEP), to deliver an impactful environmental sustainability and tree-planting sensitization session.

Beneficiaries were introduced to the Moringa value chain, highlighting the enormous economic, nutritional, and environmental benefits of the Miracle Tree. Participants learned how Moringa can be cultivated, processed, and marketed into value-added products such as leaf powder, tea, livestock feed, skincare products, and nutritional supplements. The knowledge is expected to create new income-generating opportunities for women while enhancing household nutrition and food security.

During the engagement participants were provided with practical knowledge on the vital role of trees, forests and nature-based solutions(Nbs) in combating climate change and creating a sustainable livelihood opportunities. Special emphasis were placed on the importance of Moringa and Neem in promoting climate-smart and organic agriculture.

Furthermore, participants learned how Moringa leaves can be processed into a nutrient-rich organic fertilizers and foliar sprays that improve soil fertility and crop productivity, while Moringa seeds can be used in water purification and as a source of valuable oil with nutritional and commercial benefits.

Also, participants were exposed to the use of Neem leaves, seeds, and Neem oil as environmentally friendly alternatives to synthetic agrochemicals. Neem-based biopesticides help control crop pests and diseases without harming beneficial insects, making them an essential tool for sustainable farming systems.

The training further emphasized how reducing the use of harmful chemical pesticides supports the conservation of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects that are critical for food production, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem health.

As a demonstration of our efforts to environmental restoration, Climate justice and community resilience, we donated over 50 Moringa seedlings to the beneficiaries. These seedlings is a build up that will contribute to climate resilience, food security, improved nutrition and income generation for women.

On a separate note, we commend the team lead, Dr. Aisha Usman Muhammad for this strategic collaboration and for recognizing the importance of environmental education in community development.

This partnership demonstrates the power of collective action in advancing sustainable development, empowering women and promoting environmental responsibility.

At JEWEL Environmental Initiative we believe that when a women is empowered, communities thrive and when communities thrive, we create stronger and more effective pathways to address climate change.

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20/06/2026

Gombe State Acresal Focal NGO Sensitizes Gombe Communities on GGC Doma Gully Intervention Project.

As part of efforts to guarantee community buy-in and seamless project ex*****on, the Gombe state ACReSAL Focal NGO, Jewel Environmental Initiative, has sensitized stakeholders in the GGC Doma Gully Intervention communities on project ownership, gender mainstreaming, and safety safeguard protocols.

Traditional and religious leaders at the event lauded the rapid progress of the erosion control works and assured the project team of the community’s total cooperation.

Delivering a goodwill message, the District Head of Bogo praised the Executive Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, highlighting the administration's proactive stance on environmental safety and labeling the project a "life-saving intervention."

The Chairman of the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) committee also commended the Project Coordinator, Dr. Sani Adamu Jauro , for his exemplary leadership and commitment to the project's success.

In his address, the Project Coordinator of the Jewel Environmental Initiative (the Gombe State ACReSAL Focal NGO) Samaila Bima represented by Social and Livelihood Officer Danladi Aliyu, expressed his appreciation for the leadership of His Excellency, the Executive Governor, and the ACReSAL Project Coordinator. He commended their outstanding contributions to the transformation of Gombe State's environmental sector. Furthermore, he reaffirmed the Initiative's unwavering commitment to environmental protection, community engagement, and sustainable support.

Addressing the gathering on behalf of the Project Coordinator, the Communication and Mobilization Officer, Mr. Richard James , urged community members to remain steadfast partners with the Gombe State Government and ACReSAL to achieve the project’s objectives.

ACReSAL: Greening the Environment, Saving Lives.

20/06/2026

Thank you Gmc-Tv Gombe for hosting our Executive Director Samaila Bima to commemorate World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2026.

18/06/2026

https://africanclimatereporter.com/2026/06/18/jei-plants-for-resilience-on-world-desertification-and-drought-day-2026/ fans

Misc JEI Plants for Resilience on World Desertification and Drought Day 2026 By African Climate Reporters - June 18, 2026 0 2 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter By Aliyu Gerengi, Gombe World Desertification and Drought Day (WDD) Organized globally by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertifi...

17/06/2026

JEI Plants for Resilience on World Desertification and Drought Day 2026

World Desertification and Drought Day (WDD) Organized globally by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), this year’s global observance takes place on African soil for the first time in nearly a decade, proudly hosted by Kenya.
Crucially, WDD 2026 is aligned with the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) under a vital global mandate
Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.

According to latest IUCN Red List reports a staggering reality: more than 1 in 3 tree species worldwide face extinction, with over 38% of assessed species currently at risk. Data from Botanic Gardens Conservation International reveals that approximately 17,500 tree species nearly 30% of all trees on Earth are deeply threatened, and 440 species are hanging by a thread with fewer than 50 individuals left in the wild.

The primary culprits driving this ecological crisis are right on our doorstep issues like agricultural expansion, timber logging, unsustainable charcoal production, overgrazing, and livestock farming.

We don’t just talk about the crisis we meet it with a shovel in the ground. To directly address habitat extinction and ecosystem degradation, JEWEL ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE (JEI) has taken giant strides by rolling out heavy reforestation efforts targeting farming institutions and cattle communities.

We are proud to have established a powerful grassroots partnership with AILA FARMS, Eco-Climate Restoration Movement - ECReM, GREEN Oasis Nature Advocate & Care Initiative and Care Initiative (GONACI), Government Day Secondary School, Kurba, The Kurba Community.

Together, we took to the field to plant a strategically curated mix of native and highly resilient tree species, including: Leucaena leucocephala, Ziziphus africana, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Parkia biglobosa and Moringa oleifera.

Rangelands: Recognize their value. Respect their stewards. Restore their health.

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12/06/2026

HAPPY DEMOCRACY DAY FROM JEI 🇳🇬

JEWEL Environmental Initiative (JEI) honors the journey of our great nation and reflects on the true meaning of sustainable freedom.

True democracy is built on the promise of a safe, prosperous, and secure future for all citizens. In our landscape, that promise is deeply tied to the health of our environment. From the frontline communities fighting desertification in the Sudan Savanna to the young minds discovering the power of conservation, environmental protection is the ultimate act of patriotism.

Democracy thrives when our people thrive and our people thrive when our land is healthy, green and resilient. Today, we renew our pledge to keep standing on the frontlines of climate action, ensuring that our democratic progress is rooted in environmental sustainability.

Happy Democracy Day, Nigeria! Let us continue to build a greener, stronger nation together.

For climate. For our democracy. For our future ✊

Gombe State Ministry of Water, Environment and Forest Resources Federal Ministry of Environment The National Agency for The Great Green Wall Gombe State Government fans

10/06/2026

JEI Hosts Safsat Academy for Environmental Education Outreach at Kanawa Forest Reserve

Yesterday, JEWEL Environmental Initiative (JEI) brought environmental science to life by hosting the students of Safsat Academy School for an intensive, hands-on educational excursion at the Kanawa Forest Reserve.

The students began their day with an in-depth briefing that connected history with modern environmental challenges, Learning the rich history of the Kanawa Forest Reserve and understanding the intense pressure it faces from neighboring community encroachment.

On a separate session the students were briefed on past and ongoing conservation triumphs of major World Bank-funded projects, including NEWMAP (Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project) and ACReSAL (Gombe State Acresal).

The Role of how JEI works tirelessly on the ground to empower students with the critical information and tools needed to become the next generation of climate advocates. From Soil to Canopy, this wasn't just a walk in the woods the students were in a comprehensive sustainable forest practices and natural sciences

JEWEL Environmental Initiative emphasizes on studying the unique biodiversity and distinct structural layers of a savanna forest ecosystem. Examining local land and water formations to see how the forest acts as a natural shield against erosion and degradation. Learning the technical skills behind seed propagation and nurturing young saplings for future afforestation.

Our goal remains thesame which is ensuring that every single student who steps into Kanawa Forest Reserve understands the vital importance of this natural ecosystem.

We are not just teaching environmental science, we are building an army of eco-heroes.

Catch them young, watch them grow, and protect the ecosystem!

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08/06/2026

Sights and sounds of the 2026 World Environment Day celebration in Gombe State University.
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