NCCC COLLABORATES WITH CLIMATE ACTION AFRICA TO ADDRESS NIGERIA’S CLIMATE CHALLENGES
The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) and Climate Action Africa (CAA) have forged a strategic alliance to confront the urgent issue of climate change in Nigeria.
The formalization of this collaboration occurred through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at the NCCC office in Abuja on the previous day.
This partnership seeks to harmonize endeavors in addressing Nigeria’s susceptibility to the impacts of climate change. It symbolizes a mutual dedication to addressing this challenge, establishing a precedent for proactive and impactful measures amidst global climate challenges.
Signatories from both entities, including Dr. Salisu Dahiru, the director general of NCCC; Grace Oluchi Mbah, co-founder and executive director of CAA; Michael Ivenso, director of Energy, Transportation, and Infrastructure at NCCC, and others, were present at the signing.
Emphasizing the importance of the collaboration, Dr. Salisu Dahiru remarked, “Our collaboration with Climate Action Africa is a pivotal step towards building a climate-resilient Nigeria. Through joint efforts, we aim to promptly address vulnerabilities and work towards sustainable solutions for our nation.”
According to the 2021 Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index, Nigeria is ranked as the 53rd most vulnerable and 179th most ready country to adapt to climate change.
The country confronts substantial challenges from extreme weather events, encompassing droughts, floods, erosion, and rising sea levels.
These risks particularly jeopardize sectors such as agriculture, water resources, public health, and settlements.
Grace Oluchi Mbah, co-founder and executive director of CAA, stressed, “Nigeria’s vulnerability to climate change necessitates immediate and collective action. Through this partnership, we aspire to harness the power of innovation, sustainable practices, policy dialogue, and community engagement to reshape Nigeria’s future and set a global example.”
This collaboration precedes the highly anticipated Climate Action Africa Forum (CAAF24), scheduled to take place in Lagos, Nigeria, from June 17th to 19th, 2024. CAAF24 is a global event that will bring together stakeholders from across the world to encourage collaboration, catalyze actionable solutions, and urge governments, businesses, and individuals to invest in climate-smart initiatives.
News Source; Techeconomy
