Nigeria, June 7 -- Agrarian communities in Akwa Ibom have been asked to adopt nature-based solutions, such as tree planting, sustainable farming, and ending bush burning, to mitigate the growing impact of climate change on livelihoods and food production.

Participants at a World Environment Day 2026 event held in Nkana, Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, on 5 June and organised by Peace Point Development Foundation (PPDF), a civil society organisation promoting ecological justice in the Niger Delta, said communities must take practical steps to protect the environment and strengthen resilience against climate-related challenges.

The event, themed "Climate Action and the Role of Nature-Based Solutions," brought together sel...