WISE: Nigerian women shaping climate justiceCEFR A1
28 Nov 2025
Adapted from Zita Zage, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Muhammad-Taha Ibrahim, Unsplash
- COP30 ended in Brazil in 2025.
- Nigeria, the DRC and Tanzania sent delegations.
- WISE was not at COP30 in Brazil.
- WISE works with women on climate justice.
- Olanike Olugboji-Daramola founded WISE and leads it.
- WISE started as EMPRONET in 2004.
- In 2009 it became a registered nonprofit.
- WISE says it has helped over 150,000 women.
- WISE held rallies and meetings in Kaduna state.
- Farmers told stories of floods, loss and drought.
Difficult words
- important — having great value or meaning.
- climate — the usual weather in a place.climate change
- roles — the function or job someone has.
- missing — not present or not found.
- experiences — things that someone has done or lived.
- share — to tell others about something.
- awareness — knowing about something important.
- organize — to arrange or plan something.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think women's voices are important in climate actions?
- How can women share their needs effectively?
- What role do you think events play in raising awareness?
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