ZEAB Climate Summit to Address Pollution Link to Cancer Mortality
Ayodeji Ake
ZEAB Therapeutic forthcoming climate summit will proffer solutions to pressing issues relating to climate change, crucial opportunities and challenges that accompany the shift to sustainable energy systems.
According to statement by ZEAP, research has shown that in Nigeria pollution is a major contribution to cancer cases and deaths, accounting for up to 80 per cent of the risk factors.
“In view of the foregoing, the national summit, which will take place from August 26 to 28, 2024 at Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja, will showcase innovative green solutions, and discussions around problem identified in Nigeria, particularly Rivers State, which has caused immense environmental pollution, and the health of residents in the state continuously deteriorating, with increased disease occurrence statistics,” it said.
“The conference aims to raise awareness about the advantages of renewable energy and the pressing need to address climate change.
It will also discuss comprehensive strategies for mitigating climate change through sustainable energy practices, create a platform for collaboration among various stakeholders, including governments, the private sector, and civil society, and explore novel financing mechanisms and policy frameworks that support the growth of green energy,” it added.
The statement explained this conference will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, academics and environmental advocates to foster collaboration, share insights and develop actionable strategies to accelerate the adoption of green renewable energy technologies.
“Green-Renewable Energy and Climate aims to be a catalyst for transformational change in the global energy landscape.
The event will unite a wide range of stakeholders and promote thoughtful discussion, creative thinking, and coordinated action in the direction of a resilient and sustainable energy future.
Stakeholders will deliberate on wide range of topics which include: Environment as Risk Factor to Disease Occurrence, Climate Change Risk Assessment: A Loss Prevention Tool, Carbon Credit: The Reality of Carbon Market and Business Opportunities in Nigeria, Importation of crude oil by Dangote: A National Emission’s Gain or Loss, and Goodluck Jonathan; High-Cost Fuel in Nigeria, the Economy is Stressed, but is the Environment Gaining?
The event will Feature Salata Institute-University of Lagos, Eco-Remediation, UK; Policy makers, Energy Investors, Industries, Financial Organisations, Professional bodies, Niger Delta region Universities, Non-Niger Delta Region Universities and more brilliant speakers.
