AIMRECAEight strategic programmes
Our connected areas of activity.
Explore →Programme descriptions and initiative priorities describe AIMRECA’s areas of work; they are not statements that individual projects have already been completed.
Explore our strategic programmes, SDG priorities and initiative areas below.
SDG commitments
Our thematic alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Explore →Initiative priorities
Environmental and community issues that guide our work.
Explore →OUR STRATEGIC PROGRAMMES
Eight programmes. One sustainable Africa.
Our eight strategic programmes bring science, natural resources, environmental stewardship and communities together. Activities are planned areas of work, not claims of completed projects.
01 · Sustainable Mineral Resources & Responsible Mining
Promoting sustainable mineral exploration, responsible mining, resource evaluation, mine waste management, rehabilitation and efficient use of critical minerals.
SDGs 8 · 9 · 12 · 13 · 15 · 17
02 · Environmental Protection & Pollution Control
Supporting water and soil quality assessment, contamination monitoring, pollution prevention, environmental geophysics and restoration research.
SDGs 3 · 6 · 11 · 12 · 14 · 15
03 · Climate Action & Community Resilience
Promoting flood-risk awareness, climate adaptation, vulnerability assessment, disaster-risk reduction and nature-based solutions.
SDGs 1 · 7 · 11 · 13 · 17
04 · Biodiversity Conservation & Ecosystem Restoration
Advancing mangrove, forest, wetland and aquatic habitat protection, biodiversity monitoring and community-based restoration.
SDGs 6 · 13 · 14 · 15
05 · Scientific Research & Environmental Innovation
Encouraging research in geology, geophysics, environmental monitoring, GIS, remote sensing, resource evaluation and climate science.
SDGs 4 · 6 · 9 · 12 · 13 · 17
06 · Waste Management & Circular Economy
Promoting plastic waste reduction, recycling, drainage protection, resource recovery and responsible production and consumption.
SDGs 6 · 8 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14
07 · Environmental Education & Community Empowerment
Supporting environmental literacy, SDG awareness, youth development, green skills, volunteerism and inclusive community participation.
SDGs 4 · 5 · 8 · 10 · 13 · 17
08 · Sustainable Development Policy & Partnerships
Encouraging responsible environmental governance, evidence-based advocacy, academic collaboration and development partnerships.
SDGs 12 · 13 · 16 · 17UN 2030 AGENDA
Our commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals
AIMRECA aligns its areas of focus with the United Nations 2030 Agenda. We identify seven priority SDGs and nine supporting SDGs based on our thematic interests. Alignment is a statement of intended contribution, not UN affiliation or accreditation.
SDG 6
Clean Water and SanitationExplore
AIMRECA's contribution
Water quality, contamination assessment and freshwater ecosystem protection.
SDG 11
Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesExplore
AIMRECA's contribution
Flood-risk reduction, waste management and community resilience.
SDG 12
Responsible Consumption and ProductionExplore
AIMRECA's contribution
Resource efficiency, sustainable mining, recycling and circular economy.
SDG 13
Climate ActionExplore
AIMRECA's contribution
Climate education, adaptation, resilience and ecosystem restoration.
SDG 14
Life Below WaterExplore
AIMRECA's contribution
Aquatic ecosystems, mangroves, coastal protection and pollution prevention.
SDG 15
Life on LandExplore
AIMRECA's contribution
Biodiversity conservation, forest protection and land restoration.
SDG 17
Partnerships for the GoalsExplore
AIMRECA's contribution
Research collaboration, community partnerships and development cooperation.
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View nine supporting goals
Supporting goals: SDG 1 No Poverty · SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being · SDG 4 Quality Education · SDG 5 Gender Equality · SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy · SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth · SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure · SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities · SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
AIMRECA is not presented as affiliated with, endorsed by, or accredited to the United Nations. Proposed programme outcomes will be reported only when supported by evidence.
INITIATIVE PRIORITIES
Projects we seek to develop
01 / 05Niger Delta Plastic Pollution & Flood-Risk Reduction
Hover or tap to explore ↗Reduce plastic waste entering drains and waterways, improve community awareness of flooding risks, and support cleaner, safer riverine settlements.
SDGs 6 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14
02 / 05Ogoni Environmental Monitoring & Restoration
Hover or tap to explore ↗Assess potential soil and water contamination, identify priority areas for further investigation, and support evidence-based ecosystem restoration planning.
SDGs 3 · 6 · 13 · 14 · 15
03 / 05Sustainable Mining & Environmental Stewardship
Hover or tap to explore ↗Encourage responsible extraction, improve resource efficiency, promote environmental monitoring, and build awareness of mine rehabilitation.
SDGs 8 · 9 · 12 · 13 · 15
04 / 05African Youth for Climate & Sustainability
Hover or tap to explore ↗Equip young people with environmental knowledge, leadership skills and opportunities to participate in local climate and sustainability action.
SDGs 4 · 5 · 11 · 13 · 17
05 / 05Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation
Hover or tap to explore ↗Promote the protection of forests, wetlands, mangroves and aquatic habitats through research, environmental education and community stewardship.
SDGs 6 · 13 · 14 · 15