The Nigerian government has called for the provision of means of implementation to achieve the Global Goal of Adaptation.
President Bola Tinubu made the call on Tuesday at the COP29 in Baku Azerbaijan.
The President in a speech delivered by the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal said Nigeria is one of the countries of the world most vulnerable to adverse impacts of climate change.
He noted that there is increasing evidence that the country is experiencing widespread challenges attributed to climate change and its impacts, saying the issues directly constitute severe limitations to the achievement and progress of sustainable development in Nigeria.
He said, “To address these concerns, the country is intensifying the implementation of policies and plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions, increase resilience, and include climate change solutions into national planning processes. Nigeria is making investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency, afforestation, transportation, and other climate-friendly initiatives.
“The country is committed to implementing its Energy Transition Plan and Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy, with the goal of increasing renewable energy sources and energy efficiency. We are open to collaborating and partnering to expand our proportion of renewable energy mix.
“Further, Nigeria is working towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2060 and enhancing its National Determined Contribution (NDC). Accordingly, Nigeria has developed its NDC implementation framework and looks forward to partnering on its delivery.
“In Nigeria, in our stride towards reducing susceptibility to climate change, we are incorporating adaptation measures into policies, programs, and actions. An Adaptation compact with project pipelines exists to help us build much-needed resilience. We are open to partnerships in this regard.