Projects
Riteonthebeach project, driving climate resilience, community engagement, economic development, equity, inclusion and behavioral change to meet SDG goals by developing a volunteer based community which uses research to create data driven solutions for the design of replicable and scalable projects.
Saving the mangrove of the western peninsula.
Seeks to restore, protect and conserve the western peninsula wetlands of Lagos state, an approximately 74km² wilderness on the edge of the mega city with the capacity of sequestering 22 million tons of CO2 per annum. It was initiated in 2021 to create a model to combat the inequality faced by the communities, the loss of biodiversity and the increase in plastic pollution with the aim of unlocking the natural capital of the mangroves and beaches of the western peninsular of the mega city of Lagos.
It tackles the provision of rights and responsibilities to conserve, protect, repair, maintain and enhance the natural delicate ecosystems at risk. While addressing inequality, encroachment, waste management, land use etc. It defines the scope of work and opportunities for scale with relation to the SDGs and determines the requirements for the development of boundaries to define limits for protection and delineate the space available for use by people in the community if they want to sustain the regions resources and continuously reuse them. It recognizes the need for setting boundaries, and the provision of minimum resource needs for all community members through the equitable distribution of resources.
Rate of anthropogenic activities over the last two decades in the western peninsular; The area earmarked in red box is the proposed buffer zone and the area in the white box is earmarked for conservation
The western peninsular of Lagos state is home to indigenous fishing communities who have been marginalised and under-represented due to the lack of infrastructure connecting them to the mainland. The importance of the western peninsula cannot be overstated as it is a key part of the ecosystem of Lagos state, it holds majority of the mangroves left within the state; they serve as a
natural barrier against floods and double as breeding grounds for fish, it also harbours the primary source of freshwater for the Lagos metropolis etc. The threat of unchecked population growth within the area and any misguided industrialization or plans for urbanisation of the area creates cause for alarm: the oceans will rise and the storms will get worse. It is essential we preserve a low footprint in the area
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The Vision Project
Plastic Renaissance
This is your invitation to join a bold, community-led solution to one of world’s most urgent environmental crises.
We are launching a public crowdfunding campaign to build Lagos’ first coastal recycling and innovation hub: A modular space where local youth, scientists, designers and artists come together to turn art into finished products e.g Tiles. Keeping it out of the waste stream for extended periods and showing plastic does not belong in landfills or our beaches.
Why It Matters
Plastic pollution is choking our oceans and undermining livelihoods. But existing recycling systems are centralized making them disconnected from our communities, thereby making recycling the expensive choice. Our model is designed for the edge Lagos, off grid and open to all.
We will train and employ young people from under-served coastal communities.
We will create long-lasting materials like roofing tiles, floor tiles, eye-glasses frames and paving blocks.
Our residencies will expand to include environmental scientist, architects and artists to prototype new solutions.
We will share our findings with partners across the region.
What your Support Builds
We are raising N100 million (approx. $65,000 USD) to:
To be used in restructuring the building to suit its functions, equip it with electricity, and put a roof over it.
Launch training programs for local youths in waste management and eco-design.
Support the Riteonthebeach program focused on Plastic innovation and meeting our SDG targets.
Document and publish our findings as open source resources for other communities.
Your Role
This campaign is built on radical participation. Whether you contribute N5,000 or 5 million, you’re helping rewrite the story of waste on our shores. You’re investing in a new type of infrastructure, one powered by community.
All donors will receive updates from the field.
Account name: Design & Development Associates
Account Number: 7480070018, FCMB.
Sponsors
Partners
