National Council on Climate Change partners Climate Action Africa to tackle Nigeria’s Climate Crisis
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The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) and Climate Action Africa (CAA) have entered into a strategic partnership to address the pressing challenge of climate change in Nigeria. The two organisations formalised their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the NCCC office in Abuja.
Through the collaboration, the NCCC and CAA hope to unify their efforts in addressing the devastating impacts of climate change on the people and environment of Nigeria. This partnership sets an example for the proactive and impactful measures that are needed to confront the global challenge of climate change.
The signing ceremony was attended by several prominent figures from both the NCCC and CAA. From the NCCC, Salisu Dahiru, the director general, and Michael Ivenso, the director of energy, transportation and infrastructure, were in attendance. Grace Oluchi Mbah, the co-founder and executive director of CAA, was also present, along with other CAA representatives.
In his statement at the signing ceremony, Dahiru stressed the importance of the partnership for tackling the climate crisis in Nigeria. He noted that the collaboration with CAA would enable them to take swift and decisive action to address the country’s vulnerabilities. He stressed further that the goal is to develop long-term, sustainable solutions that will benefit all Nigerians.
On her part, , the co-founder and executive director of CAA, stressed that the urgency of the climate crisis in Nigeria calls for collective and immediate action. Mbah also expressed optimism that the partnership will leverage the power of innovation, sustainable practices, policy dialogue, and community engagement to reshape Nigeria’s future and set a global example.
According to the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index for 2021, Nigeria ranks as the 53rd most vulnerable and 179th most ready country in terms of its ability to adapt to climate change. The country is highly susceptible to extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and soil erosion, all of which threaten key sectors such as agriculture, water resources, public health, and settlements.
The collaboration between NCCC and CAA comes ahead of the much-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 convene world leaders, business executives, innovators, activists, and civil society groups to address the pressing issues of climate change in Africa. The forum will provide a platform to catalyse concrete solutions, generate funding and resources, and promote accountability in the implementation of climate-related initiatives.