Climate Change

NCCCS Engages with Bayelsa State Governor

NCCCS Engages with Bayelsa State Governor on Mangrove Conservation

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NCCCS Engages with Bayelsa State Governor on Mangrove Conservation In a recent meeting, the National Council on Climate Change Secretariat (NCCCS) engaged with Senator Douye Diri, the Governor of Bayelsa State, to address pressing climate change issues and look into opportunities for collaboration. The gathering led by Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe, Director General, NCCCS, presented key […]

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Technical Committee

Olumide Idowu Appointed to NCCC Technical Committee on Niger Delta Mangroves

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In a bold step towards preserving one of Nigeria’s most critical ecosystems, the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) has named Olumide Idowu as a technical member for the Niger Delta Mangroves Awareness Initiative. This marks the nation’s renewed focus on safeguarding mangrove forests, vital not only for biodiversity but also as a frontline defense

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Climate Solutions

NCCCS Sets Agenda for 2025, Focuses on Nature-Based Climate Solutions

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By Ify Onyekwere The National Council on Climate Change Secretariat (NCCCS) has launched its plans for 2025 with a press interactive session held on January 10, 2025, outlining key strategies for climate solutions and promoting sustainability in Nigeria. Dr. Nkiruka Chidia Maduekwe, the Director-General and Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Change, highlighted the urgent need

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Tackle Climate Change

5 Practical Steps to Tackle Climate Change in 2025

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Climate change remains one of the greatest challenges of our era, often perceived as an abstract global threat. However, tangible actions can transform this looming crisis into a shared mission for a sustainable future. Dr. Michael Terungwa David, an environmental expert, shares five impactful ways individuals can contribute to climate action in 2025. Embrace a

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Climate Obligations

IUCN Advocates for Climate Obligations at Landmark ICJ Hearings

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Legal experts from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have underscored that States hold binding obligations under international law to protect the climate system. This assertion was made during the landmark climate hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which concluded oral proceedings on December 13, 2024. Representing nearly 100 States and

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NAGGW Reaffirms Commitment

NAGGW Reaffirms Commitment to Combat Desertification at COP16

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By Ify Onyekwere The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has reiterated its dedication to addressing land degradation and desertification in Nigeria at the ongoing 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Alhaji Sale Abubakar, Director-General of NAGGW,

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Aviation Minister

Aviation Minister Advocates for Green Investments and Wins International Recognition

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By Ogeyi Ebinyi  At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to global climate goals through strategic engagements and advocacy. Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, held talks with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to secure technical support for Nigeria’s climate and meteorological capacity-building efforts.

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Nigeria’s Role in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

Local Solutions for Global Challenges: Nigeria’s Role in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

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By Ify Onyekwere Nigeria’s battle against climate change requires innovative, region-specific strategies, according to Usman Muhammad Mareri, Founder and Executive Director of the Centre for Renewable Energy and Action on Climate Change. Speaking on the Development Report Program, Mareri highlighted the distinct climate challenges Nigeria faces across its regions, from desertification in the north to

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Climate-Resilient Future

Empowering Nigeria’s Women Farmers for a Climate-Resilient Future

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By Ify Onyekwere Climate change poses an increasingly serious challenge in Nigeria, where agriculture is one of the backbone of the economy and supports about 70% of the people. This is important for Nigeria’s smallholder farmers, who mostly depend on rain-fed agriculture. As rainfall patterns become more variable, farmers confront increased challenges in planning and

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Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation

Beyond the Pledges: The Real Barriers to Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation in Nigeria

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By David Arome Nigeria has committed to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to scale up gender-responsive integration into the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and climate adaptation plans, aligning with global efforts under the Lima Work Programme on Gender. However, these efforts face numerous challenges. A recent report, 2024, indicates that 85

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