- The NCCC and CAA collaboration precedes the Climate Action Africa Forum 2024, scheduled in Lagos from June 17 to 19, 2024.
- This collaboration aims to unify efforts in addressing Nigeria’s vulnerability to the impacts of climate change.
The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) and Climate Action Africa (CAA) have joined forces in a strategic partnership to address the pressing challenge of climate change in Nigeria. The two parties solidified the partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding at the NCCC office in Abuja on Friday. This collaboration aims to unify efforts in addressing Nigeria’s vulnerability to the impacts of climate change. It epitomises a shared commitment to tackling this challenge, setting a precedent for proactive and impactful measures in the face of global climate challenges. Representatives from both organisations were present at the signing, including Dr. Salisu Dahiru, 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.
Underscoring the significance of the partnership, Dr Salisu Dahiru stated, “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 faces significant challenges from extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, erosion, and rising sea levels. These risks threaten sectors like agriculture, water resources, public health, and settlements.”
According to the Co-Founder and Executive Director of CAA, Grace Oluchi Mbah, Nigeria’s vulnerability to climate change necessitates immediate and collective action. Through this partnership, she said that CAA aspires to harness the power of innovation, sustainable practices, policy dialogue, and community engagement to reshape Nigeria’s future and set a global example. In addition, she said, “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 stakeholders from across the world together to encourage collaboration, catalyse actionable solutions, and urge governments, businesses, and individuals to invest in climate-smart initiatives.”