World Environment Day 2025: EETF Symposium

This year, World Environment Day carried a bold message — “Ending Plastic Pollution.” And at Eleven Eleven Twelve Foundation (EETF), we kicked off our 2025 activities with a high-impact symposium that brought the conversation to life. Held in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden in Nigeria, the event was more than a gathering; it was a statement of intent. From bold ideas to actionable conversations, the symposium served as a platform for engagement, education, and momentum.

We were honored to host Her Excellency Annika Hahn-Englund, Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon. Her presence reinforced the international urgency around plastic pollution and the power of partnerships that cross borders. Barr. Temilolu S. Ashamu, Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Oyo State, also joined us, offering critical insights into the state’s environmental roadmap and the growing need for sustainable waste solutions.

Adesina, whose unwavering passion for environmental justice continues to shape the Foundation’s mission. His presence and support served as a powerful reminder of the role grassroots leadership plays in driving meaningful climate conversations and inspiring collective action.
Our panel session was a standout moment, featuring voices from across sectors and backgrounds, addressing:

The policy gaps in plastic regulation
Scalable solutions for a circular economy
The role of young people in climate advocacy
Community-centered innovations that work

It was a discussion that felt like a blueprint for progress.

Panelists:

Hon. Olorunpoto Rahman; Chairman, Oyo State House of Assembly Committee on Environment.
Prof. Aina O. Adeogun FAS; Head, Aquatic Toxicology Research Group, Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan.
Representative from 7UP Bottling Company & Pan African University Life and Earth Sciences Institute (PAULESI)

We were thrilled to announce Adesewa Aina of Ibadan International School as the winner of our World Environment Day Essay Competition. Her powerful words captured the urgency of our climate reality — and the hope that young voices bring to the global sustainability movement. Her writing reminded us that the future is not tomorrow — it’s in the actions we take today, especially those led by informed, passionate youth. From eco-conscious students and grassroots innovators to public officials and diplomats, the symposium reflects one thing: real change requires collaboration. And we’re grateful to every single person who showed up, spoke up, and stood up for our planet. This event wasn’t just about marking a date. It was about igniting a mission — one that aligns with our vision at Eleven Eleven Twelve Foundation to build resilient, sustainable communities across Africa.

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