Capacity-building

In partnership with UNDP, UNEP aims to support Ogoni communities by building local capacity through training programmes.

The programmes will be designed to strengthen local knowledge and enable communities to enhance their institutional and individual capabilities for development with minimal damage to the environment.

Capacity-building programmes will include training on:

• imparting sound environmental practices in every initiative (e.g. building);
   
• providing technical support for implementation of regional
  – and possibly national or global – environmental policies; and
   
• encouraging public participation in environmental awareness and
  management by enhancing access to environmental information.