Environmental Rights Action (ERA), sometimes referred to as Friends of Earth Nigeria, is a Nigerian advocacy non-governmental organization, with a focus on the environmental human right issues in Nigeria and protection of the human ecosystem.[1] The organization which was established in 1993,[2] is the Nigerian chapter of Friends of the Earth International. The goals of the organization is to help promote environmentally responsible government and communities in Nigeria.[3] The top priority areas for the organization include advocating for waste and plastic policies and regulations, building coalitions and strengthening alliances, regional and international advocacy to expose the violations connected to industrial plantation companies, who are drivers of biodiversity loss at all levels of work.[4]
| Abbreviation | ERA/FOEN |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1993 |
| Focus | |
Area served | Nigeria |
| Website | www |
Campaign and Project
editEnvironmental Rights Action coordinated and hosted Oilwatch International, the Africa Tobacco Control Regional Initiative (ATCRI), the Nigerian Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA). In addition, the organization is involved in Green Alliance Nigeria (GAN).[2]
Awards and recognition
editERA have received the following awards and recognition:[5]
- 2009 Bloomberg Awards for Global Tobacco Control
- 1998 Sophie Prize for excellence and courage in the struggle for environmental Justice
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "ERA - Environmental Rights Action | Environmental Justice Organisations, Liabilities and Trade". Retrieved 2023-08-26.
- ^ a b Estrella, Gemma (2021-11-24). "Environmental Rights Action, Friends of the Earth Nigeria - GAIA". GAIA -. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
- ^ "Nigeria - Friends of the Earth International". Retrieved 2023-08-26.
- ^ "About ERA". www.eraction.org. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
- ^ Maps, Nigeria See map: Google (2021-03-08). "Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth". landportal.org. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
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