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Priscilla Mbarumun Achapka is a Nigerian environmental activist. She was the Executive Director,[1][2] and is now the Founder/WEP Global President of the Women Environment Programme (WEP).

Early life and education

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Achakpa was married at age 16, became a mother, and then her husband died leaving her a young widow. Her husband's family disinherited her, and she enrolled in school where she earned degrees in developmental studies, business administration and management.[3] Achakpa earned postgraduate degrees in Management and Business Administration, as well as Developmental Studies.[4] She completed a Ph.D. from the University of Business Engineering and Management Banja Luka [Wikidata] and a Professional Certificate from Harvard Business School.[5]

Career

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Achakpa had a short career in banking and started taking courses in environmental issues to position herself for a long career in community work as an environmental activist.[6] The primary focus of her work addresses the need to incorporate gender-related matters into water resource planning and management.[1] She has worked as a Nigerian delegate for the Women's Caucus and the Women and Gender Constituency with the U.N. Climate Summit.[7] She was elected as a co-facilitator of the United Nations Environmental Programme's "Women's Major Group."[8] In this role she consulted with national women's networks on UN environmental policies and procedures and events, as well as worked as a fundraiser for the Women's Major Group.[8] She is the chairman of the board of Abaagu Foundation for youth empowerment and social reintegration.[9] She was the Executive Director,[1][2] and is now the Founder/WEP Global President of the Women Environment Programme (WEP).[10][11][12] WEP's major focus is on climate change.[13] In 2015, Vogue featured her in an article on the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference that identified her as one of 13 "formidable women leading the way".[14]

Awards and honors

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Achakpa has been a Fellow of Ashoka since 2013.[15] She was named an "Eco Hero" by Germany's Deutsche Welle and by Nigeria's Channels Television.[3][13] Deutsche Well gave her an environmental innovation award.[16] Achakpa was spotlighted by the Nobel Women's Initiative as a prominent activist.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Lebada, Ana Maria (March 27, 2018). "unga-launches-ten-year-action-plan-on-water-for-sustainable-development". International Institute for Sustainable Development. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Sadhguru to speak at UN on World Water Day". The Siasat Daily, Hyderabad. March 20, 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "Meet Priscilla Achakpa, Nigeria". Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  4. ^ "Meet Priscilla Achakpa, Nigeria". Nobel Women's Initiative. 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  5. ^ "United Nations: Our Team in Nigeria". United Nations. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  6. ^ "Meet Priscilla Achakpa, Nigeria". Nobel Women's Initiative. 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  7. ^ Kaptoyo, Edna; Achakpa, Priscilla (December 4, 2015). "African Women, Hit Hardest by Climate Change, Forge New Solutions Across the Continent". Democracy Now. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Nigeria Pricilla Achakpa elected as co-facilitator of Women's Major Group to UNEP". EcoGreen News. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  9. ^ "Board of Trustees". Charles & Doorsurgh Abaagu Foundation. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  10. ^ "Meet the Eco Heroes - Nigeria-Environmental activism in times of economic crisis". DW.COM. Deutsche Welle. 7 June 2016. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  11. ^ Schoon, Caroline (24 January 2018). "Priscilla Achakpa". Women2030. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  12. ^ "Women Environmental Programme Board Members". WEP. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  13. ^ a b "Interview: Eco-activist Priscilla Achakpa". Deutsche Welle. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  14. ^ Russell, Cameron (30 November 2015). "Climate Warriors". Vogue. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  15. ^ "Priscilla Mbarumun Achakpa". Ashoka. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  16. ^ "National Coordinator Priscilla Achakpa receives environmental innovation award". Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council. Retrieved 8 March 2020.


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