Women in Nigeria Shape Climate PlansCEFR B1
28 Nov 2025
Adapted from Zita Zage, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Muhammad-Taha Ibrahim, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
Nigeria's women's involvement in climate issues is crucial for shaping effective policies. Despite historically being underrepresented, women are gaining opportunities to influence climate change discussions at all levels. The Women Initiative for Sustainable Development (WISE) actively empowers women to advocate for their needs and take part in decision-making processes.
Through extensive community engagement, WISE is fostering awareness about the unique challenges women face due to climate change. They organize events to highlight these issues, such as rallies that advocate for women's voices in climate negotiations and ensure that grassroots concerns are addressed in national policies.
Women in Nigeria are beginning to see their insights and experiences integrated into climate planning, as shown in the National Action Plan on Gender and Climate Change. This progress acknowledges the vital role women play in natural resource management and promotes equitable solutions for sustainable development.
- Raising awareness among communities about climate change impacts.
- Enhancing women's participation in climate policy-making.
- Highlighting the need for inclusive representation in climate discussions.
Difficult words
- involvement — The act of participating in something actively.
- advocate — To support or argue for a cause or policy.
- empower — To give someone the power or confidence to do something.empowers
- sustainable — Able to be maintained or continued without harming the environment.
- integrated — To combine two or more things into a whole.
- representation — The act of speaking or acting on behalf of someone.
- challenges — Difficult situations or problems that need to be faced.
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Discussion questions
- How can more women be involved in climate discussions?
- What are some ways to raise awareness about climate change?
- Why is it important to include women's perspectives in climate policies?
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