Sterling One Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the ozone layer as a critical part of its broader climate action efforts.
This is in recognition of the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.
First, the Foundation emphasised the need for global collaboration in addressing ozone depletion and tackling climate change. It believes this will help in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
Also, one of its core focus is on climate action. As a result, Sterling One Foundation continues to prioritise initiatives aimed at mitigating these risks and promoting sustainable development.
The Importance Of The Ozone Layer
Most importantly, Ozone preservation plays a pivotal role in safeguarding ecosystems and human health by reducing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This contributes to environmental degradation and health risks.
The CEO, Sterling One Foundation, Olapeju Ibekwe, stressed the vital importance of ozone layer protection within the organization’s overall climate action strategy.
He says “protecting the ozone layer is essential to securing the future health and well-being of both our environment and communities.
“Climate action is central to the Foundation’s mission. We are fully committed to leading efforts that preserve our natural resources and promote sustainable practices for generations to come”.
Ibekwe noted that efforts to protect the ozone layer are deeply interconnected with the global climate agenda.
“Climate action is a collective responsibility, and we must continue to work together across sectors to ensure that the steps we take today preserve the planet for tomorrow.
“We are committed to driving this action through our initiatives and partnerships, in alignment with global goals.”. the CEO said.
Sterling One Foundation Projects
As part of its core focus on climate action, Sterling One Foundation continues to prioritise initiatives aimed at mitigating these risks and promoting sustainable development.
Sterling One Foundation is a leading advocate for climate action through various multi-stakeholder initiatives. Also, it promotes sustainable practices that help reduce environmental impacts.
The Foundation’s projects focus on critical areas such as reducing plastic pollution. This contributes to environmental degradation and exacerbates ozone layer depletion.
Also, the Foundation partners with key stakeholders across sectors to advance these goals and encourages individuals, communities, and organisations to join in collective action to protect the ozone layer and promote a sustainable future.
About Sterling One Foundation
Sterling One Foundation (SOF) is a registered non-profit. Its focus is on tackling the root causes of poverty in Nigeria, and Africa through interventions and social impact programmes across five critical sectors. These are climate action, health, education and youth development, gender equality and empowerment, and food security.
The Foundation’s programmes adopt a central theme of prioritising partnerships for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
For more information visit http://www.onefoundation.ng
