Anambra State is seeking to turn its worsening erosion, flooding and waste-management challenges into opportunities for investment, job creation and a new green economy, as government and environmental stakeholders push for stronger climate-resilience partnerships.
The shift was at the centre of the Anambra Climate Resilience & Erosion Greening Roundtable held virtually, under the theme “From Gully Sites to Green Assets.”
The roundtable, organised by the Anambra Waste Recyclers Association (ASWRA) in collaboration with SWEEP Foundation NG and the Anambra State Ministry of Environment, brought together policymakers, climate advocates, environmental professionals and players in the waste and recycling value chain.
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The discussions pointed to a broader change in approach: environmental degradation should not be treated only as a cost to government but also as an opportunity to develop businesses around recycling, restoration, resource recovery and climate adaptation.
