Simon Stiell, the UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, will visit Nigeria from March 4-7 to engage with government, private sectors, and civil society on climate strategies. His agenda includes a symposium where he will discuss Nigeria’s climate action plan and its economic opportunities, emphasizing the significance of environmental protection for resilience against climate change.
The UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell, is set to embark on a four-day visit to Nigeria, commencing from March 4th to discuss climate strategies with key stakeholders including government officials, business leaders, and civil society representatives. His first engagement will take place in Abuja where he will interact with Nigerian officials and community leaders on climate action.
Following his initial meetings, Mr. Stiell will attend a symposium focused on the thematic connections between climate change, mangroves, and art on March 6th, organized by Nigeria’s National Council on Climate Change Secretariat at the Lekki Conservation Centre in Lagos. At this event, he will deliver a speech highlighting the potential economic benefits stemming from Nigeria’s revised climate plan, known as the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
In his address, the Executive Secretary will underscore the necessity of bold climate initiatives in fostering economic growth, alleviating poverty, and securing abundant energy access for all Nigerians. He aims to illustrate how safeguarding the environment can enhance Nigeria’s resilience to climate-induced extremes and promote sustainable livelihoods.
Furthermore, Mr. Stiell plans to participate in a panel discussion with business sector leaders on the pertinent issues of climate adaptation, as well as engage with civil society on March 7th. His discussions will cover Nigeria’s strategic approaches to climate change, including the importance of preserving mangrove forests and restoring degraded lands through initiatives such as the Great Green Wall.
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which includes 198 parties, aims to maintain a global average temperature increase below 2 degrees Celsius, in line with the objectives set forth in the 2015 Paris Agreement. The overarching goal is to stabilize greenhouse gas emissions, enabling sustainable development that harmonizes with natural ecosystem adaptations.
The forthcoming visit of the UNFCCC Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell, represents an essential dialogue for Nigeria, aimed at bolstering the country’s climate action strategies through collaboration with government and private sector actors. Mr. Stiell’s emphasis on the intersection of economic opportunity and climate resilience underscores the potential advancements Nigeria can achieve through a robust climate action framework, thereby fostering both environmental sustainability and social progress in the region.
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