International Climate Change Development Initiative

Founded in 2013, International Climate Change Development Initiative is a non-governmental organisation based in Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria working on environment & climate, nature & wildlife conservation, water & sanitation +4 more.

International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious organisation based in Lagos, Nigeria. It began in 2013 as a weekly Twitter conversation on climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa and has since grown into a youth-led organisation. Its stated aim is to build a climate-smart generation across Africa, using social media, education and community engagement to inform and empower young people. Its work covers climate change and disaster risk reduction, sustainable agriculture and food security, biodiversity conservation, youth leadership, renewable energy and water, sanitation and hygiene. The organisation also offers consultancy on environmental and social impact assessments. It runs projects focused on women and youth empowerment, works with youth-led organisations, the private sector, government and international organisations, and accepts donations and volunteers.