Market Women Climate Summit

This season reminds us that care is an action for one another, for our markets, and for the planet we depend on. As we celebrate love and hope this Christmas, we also reaffirm our responsibility to protect our environment and support one another. Merry Christmas from the MWC Summit Leaders 🥰🌍🎄

Today, we celebrate more than a birthday 🥰 we celebrate a life poured out in service… Happy Birthday to Amb. Chief Zainab Ebehireme Ali-Kangiwa, National Convener of the Market Women Climate Summit and Iyaloja of Olode Market. A woman whose voice lifts women, whose leadership strengthens communities, and whose vision drives climate action from the grassroots up. Your life is a beautiful reminder that true leadership is rooted in service, culture, and compassion. May your days be long, your strength renewed, and your impact multiplied, just as the seeds you’ve sown continue to grow across markets, communities, and generations. Here’s to grace, growth, and greater heights. Happy Birthday, Mummy Zee❤️❤️❤️

Our throwback Story🥰🥰🥰 The sun was hot that afternoon, yet the women of Odo Ona kept moving arranging their wares, attending to customers, and sharing laughter that carried through the air like music. Behind every smile was a story of strength. A woman who braves unpredictable rainfalls, another who finds new ways to protect her produce from the heat, and many who keep showing up not just to trade, but to survive, to support, to sustain. Standing among them, you could feel what resilience truly means. These are the faces the Nigeria Market Women Climate Summit stands for women who may not call themselves “climate advocates,” yet live the reality every single day. Their voices matter. Their efforts matter. And as we prepare for this year’s summit, we carry their stories with us as a reminder that true change begins in places rural areas. #MWCSummit #ThrowbackThursday #WomenForClimate #ClimateAction #MarketWomenVoices #sustainabilityinnigeria

Every time we visit the Nigeria Rural markets, We are reminded that climate change is not a distant topic. It is already here, affecting lives in quiet but painful ways. The women shared how the thick smoke from constant burning hurts their eyes… how floods wash away their goods and leave them starting all over again… how the heat is almost unbearable, and how their farms no longer produce as much as they used to. Today is World Habitat Day, and we are not just talking about better cities; we are talking about better living conditions for the women who keep our markets alive. Through the @mwcsummit , we’re choosing to listen, to amplify their stories, and to work towards real climate solutions that protect both their health and their livelihoods. Because when market women breathe cleaner air, farm healthier lands, and trade in safer spaces, Our communities truly thrive. Happy World Habitat Day🌍🌎🌏 #WorldHabitatDay #MWCSummit #ClimateAction #WomenInClimate #SustainableMarkets #ClimateJustice #NigeriaMarketWomen

We’ve seen how market women traders are more than just business owners. They are mothers, community builders, and silent climate champions. At Odo Ona market in Ibadan, we watched women go about their daily hustle with so much resilience, yet many of them are directly affected by the changing climate, from unpredictable rainfall disrupting their supply chain to excessive heat making trading more difficult. Yet, in the middle of it all, they keep showing us what strength looks like and their stories remind us that climate change is not just a global conversation; it’s a local reality happening in our marketplaces, in our homes, and in our everyday lives. That is why the Nigerian Market Women Climate Summit exists : to bring these voices to the table, to remind the world that women in our local markets are not left behind, and to co-create solutions that will help build a safer, greener, and more sustainable future for everyone. This year, we come together again: to learn, to share, and to act. Because when women rise, communities thrive. 🌍🌍🌍 #MWCSummit2025 #ClimateAction #Marketwomenclimateactions #MarketWomenVoices #Sustainability

Leading the climate conversation right where it matters most 📌 A few days ago, the #MWCSummit team visited Odo Ona community market in Ibadan, Oyo State, for a major sensitization outreach. We engaged with women traders, listened to their realities, and shared practical ways they can be active participants in climate action. Markets are not just centers of trade, they are centers of influence, and when market women lead change, entire communities follow. As we step into this new month and celebrate Nigeria’s Independence Day, we carry forward the lessons and energy from Odo Ona, knowing that every dialogue, every action, and every shared story is a step toward a sustainable future. Happy New Month and Happy Independence Day from all of us at the Market Women Climate Summit! 🇳🇬🌱💪🏾 #mwcsummit2025 #IndependenceDay2025 #sustainability #ClimateAction #marketwomenclimateaction #nigeriamarketwomen #WomenLeadClimateAction #marketwomenforclimate #unitednations

MWC is taking climate awareness to Odo Ona Market in the next 24hours 👏👏👏 This one-day sensitization program is more than just an event, It is about placing market women and rural voices at the heart of Nigeria’s climate conversation. From the farmlands to the stalls, the women who sustain our daily lives are key to building a resilient future. At Odo Ona Market, we will be reminding ourselves and the community that every action counts. And together, we can protect our markets, our farmlands, and our future. #MWCSummit2025 #WomenLeadClimateAction #nigeriamarketwomen

Imagine if the Earth had no shield…🌍 Without the ozone layer, life as we know it would be exposed to harmful rays, putting our health, crops, and ecosystems at risk. The ozone layer may be invisible, but its impact is undeniable. Protecting it means protecting our sky, our food systems, and our future. 💚 On this International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, let’s remember: small actions like responsible energy use, reducing harmful emissions, supporting sustainable practices will definitely make a big difference. Together, we can secure a safer sky for generations to come. #OzoneDay #ClimateAction #Sustainability #MWCSummit #markerwomenclimatesummit25

Switching from fuel to solar might look expensive at first glance… but the truth is, the cost of not choosing sustainability is far greater. 🌍 Solar energy is more than an alternative: It is an investment in cleaner air, healthier communities, and a safer future for generations to come. Every choice we make today shapes the planet we live in tomorrow. Let’s choose wisely. Let’s choose sustainability. #MWCSummit #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #climateaction

Youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow; we are the changemakers of today. Our voices are bold, our hands are strong, and our minds are innovative. The climate crisis demands fresh ideas, energy, and action and young people are already stepping up. But here’s the real question: How much louder can our voices be if we rise together? Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and let’s show the world that when youth rise for climate, the future truly shines bright. 👉 Tag a young person making a difference. 👉 Drop one way you think youth can push for stronger climate action in your community. #MWCSummit2025 #MarketWomenForClimate #NigeriaMarketWomen #youthforclimateaction

Imagine what our markets and environment would look like if women farmers and traders had equal access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making power. 👉 Do you believe women are at the center of driving climate-smart markets? 👉 What role do you think women in your community can play in shaping a more sustainable future? This September, we’re creating more awareness that empowering women means empowering entire communities, markets, and even our climate. #MWCSummit #WomenForClimate #HelloSeptember #MarketWomen #ClimateAction

Equality is not a favor, it is the foundation of progress. When women are empowered, the whole society moves forward. That’s why we stand for women’s strength, dignity, and leadership : a principle we uphold at the Market Women Climate Summit. Because every voice deserves the chance to shape our future, and true development is impossible without it. #WomensEqualityDay #MWCSummit #WomenInLeadership #EqualityForProgress #ClimateAction #WomenEmpowerment #sustainablefuture