19Jun
NABHI Demands Landmark Action on Health, Ocean, and Climate at UN Ocean Conference
At a pivotal UN Ocean Conference side event in Nice, France, Nurses Across the Borders (NABHI) unveiled a groundbreaking framework directly linking ocean health, climate resilience, and human well-being. Led by Executive President Pastor Peters Omoragbon, the event brought together global partners to demand a health-centered, just transition, calling for the liberation of $100 billion from fossil fuel subsidies to empower nurse-led resilience. This powerful discussion outlines an evidence-based prescription for survival and a clear path forward for integrated global policy.
19Jun
NABHI’s Health Ocean Climate Nexus Framework
“I stand before you not merely as a healthcare leader, but as an eyewitness to Africa’s silent genocide.” With these powerful words, NABHI’s Executive President, Pastor Peters Omoragbon, delivered a groundbreaking keynote address at the UN Ocean Conference, presenting an evidence-based prescription for survival. This deep dive unpacks his proposed Health-Ocean-Climate Nexus Framework—a concrete plan to break the deadly cycle of climate breakdown, ocean collapse, and health system failure threatening 1.4 billion African lives. To fully grasp the urgency and detail of this plan, we encourage you to watch the full keynote address.
19Jun
Voices from the Panel: Global Experts Weigh In on a Just Maritime Transition
Beyond the powerful keynote address, NABHI’s side event on ocean health convened a dynamic panel of global experts from science, policy, and advocacy. They dissected the complex challenges of decarbonizing the maritime sector, emphasizing that a successful transition must be scientifically sound, diplomatically inclusive, and centered on community well-being. From the hidden risks of alternative fuels to the power of united diplomacy, their insights map out the multifaceted nature of achieving a truly just transition.
19Jun
The View from Ghana: Fisheries, Food Security, and the Human Cost of a Changing Ocean
The challenges of ocean health are not abstract; they are felt daily in the homes and on the plates of millions. At a NABHI-led side event, Professor Wilson Akpalu of Ghana’s Fisheries Commission presented a powerful case study on the nation's fishing crisis, linking over-capitalization, illegal fishing, and climate change to a deepening food security and livelihood crisis. His on-the-ground perspective reveals the complex human cost behind declining fish stocks and serves as a critical reminder of who is most affected.
06Jun
NABHI to Co-Host Major Side Event at the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference on Health, Climate, and the Blue Economy
Nurses Across the Borders (NABHI), in collaboration with University College London (UCL), is set to host a high-level side event at the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice, France. The event, titled "Health & Climate Change: Nexus in the Maritime & Blue Economy Strategic Policy Pathways for A Just Transition," will gather global experts to forge comprehensive solutions for the intertwined challenges facing human health, climate resilience, and our marine environments.
12Dec
NABHI Empowers Climate Change Desk Officers Across Nigeria with Training
NABHI facilitated a crucial training workshop for Climate Change Desk Officers from all 36 states of Nigeria, equipping them with knowledge and tools to effectively implement UNFCCC COP agreements and contribute to national climate action.
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