- The UK launched Phase Two of the Nigeria–UK PACT Fund at COP30, providing technical assistance and expert support to help Nigeria fulfil its climate commitments.
- It provides technical assistance for clean energy, nature-based solutions, and achieving net-zero emissions by 2060.
The United Kingdom launched Phase Two of the Nigeria–UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) Fund on Tuesday, November 11, at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30).
The new phase includes eight technical assistance projects and five expert deployments to support Nigeria in implementing its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and achieving net-zero emissions by 2060.
The United Kingdom stated that strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to meet its climate targets is crucial for both national development and global climate goals.
UK PACT is a flagship programme under the UK Government’s International Climate Finance portfolio. It is jointly managed by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
Meanwhile, operating across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, UK PACT provides technical support, capacity building, and knowledge exchange to help partner countries deliver climate commitments and achieve just and inclusive transitions.
Furthermore, the UK government said the programme currently supports 14 countries, combining expertise, funding, and partnership models to drive policy reform, innovation, and capacity strengthening.
Launched in 2021, the Nigeria–UK PACT Fund helps Nigeria strengthen climate governance, mobilise finance, and implement clean energy and nature-based solutions aligned with the country’s Energy Transition Plan, Climate Change Act, and NDCs.