Save the Slum Initiative, an NGO, says it is building the capacity of four communities through dialogue to develop actionable strategies for climate resilience in Kaduna.

Its executive director, Samuel Adeyinka, said this in Kaduna on Monday, at the end of its four-day separate discussion with four local communities on the impacts of climate change.

Mr Adeyinka explained that Save the Slum Initiative, with support from the Nigeria Youth SDGs and the German Mission in Nigeria, is engaging with the community to dialogue on climate policy and action.

He said the community dialogue aimed to engage the local population in discussions about the impacts of climate change and to develop actionable strategies for climate resilience collaboratively.

Mr Adeyinka said, “Through these dialogues, the NGO will empower the community members by fostering awareness while encouraging proactive solutions tailored to their unique environmental challenges.

“By empowering communities to take ownership of their environmental challenges, we can foster sustainable practices that promote resilience and enhance the quality of life for all community members.”

Mr Adeyinka disclosed that the communities included Sabon Tasha, Romi in Chikun LGA, and Nasarawa, Kurmi Mashi in Kaduna South LGA, adding that 100 participants were involved.

He said some major challenges encountered were waste management, soil degradation, flooding and unpredictable weather patterns affecting agricultural productivity.

Some participants who spoke assured the NGO of implementing the strategies developed in their communities.

(NAN)