U.S. Consulate Backs Inaugural Nigerian Climate Resilience Salon
The inaugural Nigerian Climate Resilience Salon, bolstered by the U.S. Consulate General's backing, convened women-led organizations, climate-tech entrepreneurs, and representatives from both public and private sectors. These individuals are at the forefront of driving initiatives to combat climate change within their communities.
Shelley Taylor, a technology expert from Silicon Valley, and Folawemi Umunna, an alumna of the U.S. Department of State's funded International Visitors Leadership Program, orchestrated the Nigerian Climate Resilience Salon, with the valuable support of the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos.
During the event, Kenise Hill, Deputy Political and Economic Chief at the U.S. Consulate, highlighted that involving women in climate action holds the potential to foster a more sustainable and just future for everyone.
Hill elucidated that the mutual commitment to safeguarding the environment serves as yet another illustration of the strong connection and collaborative spirit between the Nigerian populace and the United States.
"Climate change recognizes no boundaries," emphasized Kenise Hill, U.S. Consulate Deputy Political and Economic Chief.
"We're pleased to facilitate this discourse, which empowers women who have encountered firsthand the repercussions of climate effects, and fosters their partnership with those who have devised tactics for enhancing resilience. Together, they can uncover collective resolutions to the worldwide, common predicament of climate change."
Taylor, the Organizer of the Nigerian Climate Resilience Salon, clarified that climate change amplifies disparities between genders and developmental discrepancies. She underscored that women possess a distinct viewpoint on environmental matters due to frequently enduring the direct impact of climate-related shocks and pressures.
"Among the objectives of the Climate Resilience Salons is to assist certain women engaged in nonprofit work to transition their efforts into enterprises capable of yielding profits from climate solutions. This transition could enhance their family's financial prosperity and their societal impact. Moreover, established climate tech entrepreneurs require assistance in expanding their solutions to encompass different regions and transcend borders," Taylor supplemented.
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