African Leaders Push for Backing on Nigeria’s Plan to Address Climate Change
Climate impacts are a significant concern, often overshadowed by other news. This is where Climate Watch comes in, to provide updates on crucial climate change developments and initiatives aimed at combating it.
In case it was overlooked, here is a summary of last week’s climate-related news:
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has noted a notable improvement in the lives of 1,000 Nigerians through the planting of 276,860 trees in 2023. The foundation’s green recovery Nigeria (GRN) programme has set a target to reforest 25% of the country’s land over a 30-year period, from 2017 to 2047. This initiative also seeks to combat deforestation and forest degradation, while offering support to communities to reduce their reliance on the forest.
The African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) is urging civil society organisations (CSOs) to lend their support to Nigeria in the implementation of its climate action strategies. AMCOW’s senior policy officer, Tanko Azzika, emphasised the necessity of collaboration between governments and CSOs in addressing the impact of climate change on water resources and the environment. The council’s 2023 report revealed that Africa is not on track to meet its water and sanitation objectives due to climate change. Azzika underscored the council’s vision for the sustainable use of water resources to alleviate poverty, promote socio-economic development, and preserve the environment. He encouraged stakeholders and the Nigerian government to prioritise climate-resilient financing and to place water at the forefront of the battle against climate change.
It is encouraging to witness African leaders taking proactive measures to tackle climate change and safeguard their communities. Let us hope that their endeavours will pave the way for a greener and more sustainable future.
