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When the Bin Breaks
The infrastructure side of unsustainable waste disposal in Calabar.
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People. Environment.
Sustainable Futures.
P4SEDI advances practical, community-centred solutions that connect research, environmental stewardship, responsible resource governance, sustainable livelihoods, and social inclusion.
Our purpose
Stronger communities. Healthier ecosystems. Better choices for the future.
We work across knowledge, environment and livelihoods to strengthen resilience and responsible development.
Community-centred developmentFocus areas
Where our work comes together
Our focus areas give P4SEDI a clear platform for research, action, partnership and learning while allowing programmes to respond to local needs.
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Research
Evidence generation, advocacy, learning and knowledge translation for better decisions.
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Environmental Conservation
Community action for ecosystems, climate resilience, pollution reduction and environmental stewardship.
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Natural Resources Governance
Participation, accountability and responsible management of land, water and other natural resources.
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Livelihood Options
Skills, adaptive practices and sustainable livelihood pathways that strengthen household and community resilience.
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Gender & Inclusion
Meaningful participation and fair access to opportunities for women, young people and underserved groups.
Mission snapshot
Connecting knowledge, communities and environmental action to support resilient and sustainable development.
Evidence-led
Research and local knowledge help shape our interventions.
Community-centred
People are partners in defining problems and practical responses.
Environmentally responsible
We promote choices that protect ecosystems and future livelihoods.
Inclusive
We seek participation across gender, age and social circumstances.
From knowledge to community actionOur approach
Work with people, not around them.
P4SEDI is designed to bring research, community experience and partnership into the same room. We favour practical responses that communities can understand, own and sustain.
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Listen and learn
Understand the context before defining the intervention.
Understand the context before defining the intervention.
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Co-create solutions
Work with communities, institutions and technical partners.
Work with communities, institutions and technical partners.
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Share knowledge
Turn evidence into usable information, policy dialogue and action.
Turn evidence into usable information, policy dialogue and action.
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Ideas, evidence and environmental conversations
Explore recent stories, learning and field observations from P4SEDI and selected work from elsewhere.
Interested in working with P4SEDI?
We welcome collaborations with communities, researchers, civil society, public institutions and development partners.
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Knowledge for sustainable choices
Explore accessible learning on climate change, pollution, environmental degradation, natural-resource governance, ecosystems and sustainable livelihoods.
Climate Change
Causes, impacts, adaptation and resilience in language that connects with everyday life.
Pollution & Waste
Understand pollution pathways, plastics, waste and practical environmental responsibility.
Resource Governance
Learn how participation, accountability and rights shape the use of shared natural resources.
News & Updates
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Recent institutional news.
Prof. Offiong inducted as NES Fellow
9 October 2026 · Benin City
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