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WHO WE ARE
Green. That’s how we’d like the world to be
The Centre for Ecological and Community Development (CECD Rainforest) is a registered non-governmental, non-profit organization based in Nigeria, dedicated to the conservation of tropical rainforests, biodiversity protection, and sustainable community development. CECD works at the intersection of environmental protection and human livelihoods, ensuring that natural ecosystems are preserved while improving the socio-economic wellbeing of local and indigenous communities. Operating primarily within the Niger Delta region, CECD focuses on rainforest, mangrove, and coastal ecosystems that are critical for climate regulation, biodiversity conservation, and community survival.
OUR VISION
A world where rainforests, wetlands, and coastal ecosystems are sustainably protected and restored, ensuring environmental resilience and improved livelihoods for present and future generations.
OUR MISSION
To promote ecological sustainability and community development through inclusive, community-driven conservation initiatives, climate action, and environmentally responsible livelihood programs.
CORE OBJECTIVE
Protect and restore tropical rainforest and coastal ecosystems Promote sustainable land use and zero-deforestation practices Strengthen community-based natural resource management Support climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts Improve rural livelihoods through nature-based economic alternatives
Key Programs & Initiatives
1. Forest & Biodiversity Conservation
CECD implements community-led forest protection strategies aimed at preventing deforestation, conserving biodiversity, and maintaining high-carbon stock forests.
2. Niger Delta Forest for Life Project (NAMA Support Initiative)
A flagship program focused on conserving over 10,000 hectares of forest and coastal ecosystems, particularly in Ondo State and the wider Niger Delta. The project integrates climate action, livelihood support, and digital ecosystem monitoring.
3. Community Livelihood Development
CECD empowers rural households through alternative, forest-friendly livelihoods such as:
Sustainable agriculture, Beekeeping, Aquaculture, Small-scale eco-enterprises
These initiatives reduce dependency on destructive forest activities while increasing household income.
4. Coastal & Mangrove Protection
Protection and restoration of mangroves and coastal forests to strengthen climate resilience, prevent erosion, and protect marine biodiversity.
5. ICT-Based Environmental Monitoring
Use of digital tools and community data systems for land-use tracking, forest monitoring, and transparent reporting.
Support a
Campaign
Protecting tropical rainforest ecosystems within Nigeria’s Niger Delta — one of the region’s most biodiverse and climate-sensitive landscapes.
General
Donation
Linking conservation with community welfare, ensuring that environmental stewardship is also a path to economic resilience.
Become a
Volunteer
Supporting national and global climate goals through community-centric solutions to deforestation and carbon emissions.
Take Part
in Event
If you want, I can also pull contact details, project reports, or specific ways to get involved or support CECD’s work — just let me know! 🌱
Join the race to make the world a better place
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Don’t be Mean, Think Green!
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in any air, water or soil can cause birth defects, gene mutation and cancer
