Registered non-profit · CAC IT 7399312

Evidence and action for a climate-ready Nigeria.

Helmont Initiative for Environmental Sustainability is a non-profit, non-political organisation registered in Nigeria (CAC IT No. 7399312) that promotes environmental sustainability through advocacy and public awareness. We provide free education and sensitisation on climate change and decarbonisation, support vulnerable communities with climate change mitigation and adaptation, and partner with stakeholders to reduce carbon emissions and promote a green environment.

Our full website and data platform are being built. In the meantime, this page has our registration details and how to reach us.

What we do

Our four focus areas

These are the objectives Helmont is registered to pursue under its constitution.

Focus area 1

Climate Awareness and Advocacy

Plain-language campaigns and evidence that help Nigerians and decision makers understand climate change.

Focus area 2

Decarbonisation Sensitisation

Free public education and practical tools to help governments, businesses and households cut emissions.

Focus area 3

Community Climate Adaptation

Free support for vulnerable communities to prepare for heat, flooding and drought.

Focus area 4

Partnerships for a Green Environment

Working with government, communities, funders and civil society to reduce carbon and grow a green Nigeria.

Coming soon

The Helmont Data Hub

Open tools that turn climate and environmental data into evidence for communities, governments and partners across Nigeria.

Climate Atlas Coming soon

Climate profiles for every state where we work

atlas.helmont.org

GreenWatch Coming soon

Community tracking of local environmental projects

watch.helmont.org

PolicyVault Coming soon

A searchable library of Nigerian climate policy

vault.helmont.org

Green States Index Coming soon

How Nigerian states compare on climate action

index.helmont.org

Climate Alerts Coming soon

Heat, flood and drought warnings by SMS and WhatsApp

alerts.helmont.org

Ask Helmont Coming soon

Answers to climate questions in Nigerian languages

ai.helmont.org

Who we are

Registration and governance

Registered name
Helmont Initiative for Environmental Sustainability
Registration
Corporate Affairs Commission, IT 7399312
Date registered
13 March 2024
Legal form
Incorporated Trustees (not-for-profit, non-political)
Official website
helmont.org

Board of Trustees

  • Sani MuazuChairman, Board of Trustees
  • Muazu Shuaibu KachakoTrustee and Secretary

Get in touch

Contact Helmont

Partners, funders, communities and volunteers are welcome to contact us.

Registered office Plot 5 Section A, Madunka Business Complex
Off KM 8, Hotoro Eastern Bypass
Tsamiya Babba, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria