OUR PROJECTS
Every project we run is powered by real people, facing real challenges, and creating real change.
At TGED Foundation, every project tells a story of hope, innovation, and transformation. These are a few of the initiatives driving real change across communities and classrooms:
Climate Education
The Eco Savers School Project (ESSP) is one of TGED Foundation’s flagship initiatives, designed to instill environmental consciousness, leadership, and sustainability skills in young people across Ekiti State.
Launched in 2022 in response to the growing need for climate literacy and behavior change among the next generation, ESSP equips students with practical knowledge on sustainable waste management, recycling, upcycling, composting, and climate action.
The project promotes not just environmental awareness, but active citizenship and long-term behavior change—starting from the classroom.
ESSP is where young minds learn to protect their environment—and lead the change we all need.
Greener Minds Club, an initiative of TGED Foundation, was founded in 2024 at Florence Court International School with a vision to empower young people as active stewards of the environment. Since its inception, the club has been making waves in the environmental space sparking conversations, inspiring action, and cultivating a new generation of climate-conscious leaders.
One of its standout achievements was the commemoration of the 2025 International Forest Day, themed “Forest and Food.” This impactful event brought together students, parents, teachers, and key stakeholders to highlight the essential role forests play in food security, climate stability, and ecosystem health.
During the event, students became young climate champions, planting trees and engaging in learning activities that emphasized the deep connection between forests and sustainable living. More than just a celebration, it was an opportunity to instill responsibility, environmental literacy, and lifelong advocacy skills in future leaders.
The Greener Minds Club continues to grow as a platform for youth-led action, innovation, and environmental education—transforming schools into hubs of sustainability and change.
Biodiversity conservation/ community engagement
The Ekiti Biodiversity Survey Project, launched on January 16, 2024, is a pioneering initiative aimed at documenting the rich biodiversity of Ekiti State while promoting sustainable environmental practices. The project is a collaborative effort involving Oxford University, Triple Green Environmental Development Foundation (TGED Foundation) and Ekiti State Forestry Commission.
This landmark project was implemented in collaboration with the Ekiti State Forestry Commission and generously funded by the John Fell Fund, University of Oxford. Together, we conducted extensive field assessments, ecosystem mapping, and species identification across selected sites uncovering valuable data on native flora and fauna, ecological threats, and opportunities for conservation in Ekiti state, Nigeria..
Beyond research, the project actively engaged local communities, women and youths, building capacity in biodiversity monitoring and fostering a sense of environmental stewardship. The findings from the survey are now informing conservation strategies, environmental education initiatives, and policy dialogue in the state.
This project marks a bold step forward in placing science, community, and policy at the heart of biodiversity protection in Ekiti.
The environmental impact of food waste cannot be overstated. Globally, an estimated 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted each year, contributing approximately 6% of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Beyond air pollution, food waste accelerates environmental toxicity, water depletion, and soil degradation, making it one of the most overlooked environmental challenges of our time.
In response to this growing concern, TGED Foundation launched the Market Waste Composting Initiative, themed “Green Hands, Clean Markets: Empowering Women for Sustainable Waste Management.” The project was designed to educate, engage, and empower market women—key players in the food supply chain—on the importance and practice of composting as a sustainable food waste management solution.
Through hands-on training and participatory workshops, market women learned:
- How to separate organic waste at source
- Techniques to convert food waste into nutrient-rich compost
- Ways to apply compost to improve soil fertility in home and community gardens
- The broader impact of composting on climate resilience, public health, and environmental sanitation
This program is a movement toward grassroots-driven environmental change, proving that when women are equipped with the right tools and knowledge, they become powerful agents of sustainability within their communities.
At TGED Foundation, tree planting is not just an environmental activity it is a powerful statement of hope, resilience, and generational impact. Our tree planting initiative is intentionally designed to combat deforestation, restore degraded landscapes, enhance biodiversity, and mobilize communities for climate action.
What sets our approach apart is the integration of education, long-term monitoring, and community ownership. Each tree we plant is supported by hands-on training sessions, student and youth involvement, and follow-up care that ensures survival and sustainability. From urban schools to rural villages, we involve everyone; students, teachers, farmers, traditional leaders, and local volunteers in nurturing these green assets.
These aren’t just seedlings they are living symbols of climate resilience, food security, shade, cleaner air, and stronger communities.
Advocacy and policy
The Ekiti Biodiversity Survey Project, launched on January 16, 2024, is a pioneering initiative aimed at documenting the rich biodiversity of Ekiti State while promoting sustainable environmental practices. The project is a collaborative effort involving Oxford University, Triple Green Environmental Development Foundation (TGED Foundation) and Ekiti State Forestry Commission.
This landmark project was implemented in collaboration with the Ekiti State Forestry Commission and generously funded by the John Fell Fund, University of Oxford. Together, we conducted extensive field assessments, ecosystem mapping, and species identification across selected sites uncovering valuable data on native flora and fauna, ecological threats, and opportunities for conservation in Ekiti state, Nigeria..
Beyond research, the project actively engaged local communities, women and youths, building capacity in biodiversity monitoring and fostering a sense of environmental stewardship. The findings from the survey are now informing conservation strategies, environmental education initiatives, and policy dialogue in the state.
This project marks a bold step forward in placing science, community, and policy at the heart of biodiversity protection in Ekiti.
Sensitization and awareness
Across local markets, schools, and informal sectors, TGED Foundation has led transformative sensitization campaigns that place climate action directly in the hands of the people. Through an intentional, grassroots-driven approach, we’ve reached thousands of individuals with compelling messages about climate change, sustainable lifestyles, and environmental justice.
Whether it’s educating market women on converting food waste to compost, inspiring students through eco-clubs and tree-planting programs, or engaging youth groups and informal workers on the dangers of plastic pollution, our work is grounded in community relevance and lasting impact.
We don’t just raise awareness—we build understanding, stir action, and foster a sense of shared responsibility for our environment. By embedding climate conversations into everyday community life, we are creating a culture of sustainability that is people-powered, place-based, and deeply rooted in local realities.
This is not just advocacy. It’s a movement for the people, by the people toward a greener, more resilient Ekiti State.
