Benue State Council on Climate Change BSCCC Holds Pioneer Volunteer Strategy Meeting to Advance Climate Action in Benue

The Benue State Council on Climate Change (BSCCC) held a Pioneer Volunteer Strategy Meeting to strengthen volunteer participation in climate awareness, environmental protection, and community mobilization across the state.

The meeting which held at the Office of the Director General, BSCCC, brought together volunteers to discuss the Council’s mandate, priority programmes, and strategies for effective volunteer engagement in advancing climate action.

In his address, the Director General, Dr. Daniel Mailumo, emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in tackling climate change and highlighted the role of volunteers in promoting environmental sustainability and mobilizing communities for climate action.

The meeting featured an overview of the Council’s activities and priority programmes, including the establishment of climate change clubs and school greening initiatives, media awareness campaigns, and climate-smart agriculture programmes.

Discussions also focused on the development of a volunteer engagement framework outlining roles, responsibilities, and expected standards of conduct. Participants were given the opportunity to share ideas, expectations, and recommendations for strengthening volunteer coordination and programme implementation.

The engagement underscored the importance of volunteerism in promoting climate education, encouraging sustainable environmental practices, and translating climate initiatives into meaningful community action.

Delivering the vote of thanks, the Head of Programmes, Dr. Steve Ahile, appreciated the Director General and participants for their contributions and commitment to advancing the Council’s climate action objectives.

The BSCCC reaffirmed the importance of collaboration in building climate-resilient communities and called on stakeholders to support initiatives that promote environmental protection and sustainable development across Benue State.

Avaan Sewuese 

Information Officer

Benue Council on Climate Change