Centre for Climate Change & Development

Lagos tops climate governance performance ranking

“Lagos State has emerged as the top-ranked state in Nigeria’s first-ever Climate Governance Performance Ranking, scoring 182 points. Lagos State was distinguished as the only state rated as “outstanding” among the 36 states, reflecting its exceptional performance across the five criteria used in the ranking: climate institutions and governance, climate policy and action plan, climate implementation of projects, and online visibility.”

https://punchng.com/lagos-tops-climate-governance-performance-ranking/

David Hundeyin and Dialogue Earth: Addressing misinformation about climate change diplomacy, By
Chukwumerije Okereke

“David claims that the objective of Dialogue Earth is to get the Nigerian government to kill the refinery. However, the brief he shared contradicts this conclusion, emphasising that the primary goal of the essay is to increase awareness of the refinery’s paradox within the context of Nigeria’s energy transition plan and its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2060. This, in my view, is a very valid question and one that I have raised and discussed in a recent article on the Dangote refinery and Nigeria’s climate commitment.”

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/723106-david-hundeyin-and-dialogue-earth-addressing-misinformation-about-climate-change-diplomacy-by-chukwumerije-okereke.html

Please read more on page 26 of Guardian Nigeria, 2nd August, 2024..

Lagos Wins State With Best Climate Governance!!!

Lagos State has been ranked top among the 36 states of the country on Climate Governance Performance.

Gombe States was ranked second with Ebonyi State taking the Number 3 position, both Borno State and Ekiti State jointly ranked fourth.

Oyo, Kano and Zamfara States were ranked 34, 35 and 36 respectively, in the result announced on Thursday in Abuja at an event organised by the Departmentof Climate Change in the Federal Ministry of Environment in conjunction with Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP).

https://cccd.funai.edu.ng/lagos-wins-state-with-best-climate-governance-performance/

Senator Seriake Dickson endorses Subnational Climate Governance Ranking Report

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, Senator Seriake Dickson, has described the Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking (CGPRR) of Nigeria’s 36 states project as a timely and innovative intervention.

Dickson spoke in Abuja shortly after receiving the report of the project which was launched by the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) in close collaboration with the Department of Climate Change (DCC), Federal Ministry of Environment.

Senator Dickson in his endorsement remark said: “This project will encourage increased climate action at the subnational level with resounding effect on national climate actions that will help Nigeria accelerate its commitment into achieving global climate change goals.”

The former Bayelsa State Governor stated further: “We have just concluded a two-day retreat of the National Assembly Joint Committee on Ecology and Climate Change which took place from July 25 to 26, 2024, in Abuja where we discussed how further stakeholders’ collaboration can help advance climate action in the country.

“This Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking report will now serve as a tool for further engagements as the Joint Committee embarks on its proposed engagements with the subnational and private sector and consequently spur more actions in the areas where gaps exist in specific states,” he said.

“I have reliably gathered that this report is the first-ever Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking of Nigeria’s 36 states, I am delighted to endorse it as a resource and tool for the advancement of climate change actions at the subnational level especially the local governments and senatorial districts where the most vulnerable communities experiencing the direct impacts of climate change are domiciled.”

Senator Dickson commended SPP, led by foremost Professor of Environment, Global Climate Governance & Public Policy, Professor Chukwumerije Okereke, the Department of Climate Change, Federal Ministry of Environment, and the entire Ministry, for embarking on such an outstanding and unique work which will now be the evidence-base for aggregated and improved subnational climate actions.

The Subnational Climate Change Governance Performance Ranking project evaluated the extent of climate change governance and performance in Nigeria’s 36 states using five key ranking criteria namely: climate institutions and governance; climate policy and action plan; climate budget and finance; climate change projects implementation and monitoring; and climate online visibility.

After months of rigorous reviews and scrutiny, Lagos State emerged the overall best state, with Gombe and Ebonyi occupying the second and third positions respectively. The winners were announced at a high-level event chaired by the Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, on Thursday, July 26, 2024.

By Nnaemeka Oruh (Senior Policy Analyst, SPP) and Gboyega Olorunfemi (Project Lead, SPP)

https://www.environewsnigeria.com/senator-seriake-dickson-endorses-subnational-climate-governance-ranking-report/

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Ministry of Environment Henry Seriake Dickson Chukwumerije Okereke

On Thursday, 25th July, 2024, history was recorded as the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) and the Department of Climate Change of the Federal Ministry of Environment launched the first ever report on Climate Governance Performing Ranking of the 36 States of Nigeria (FCT Inclusive) at the Abuja Continental Hotel in the presence of the Honourable Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, Honourable Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Kunle Salako and other officials from subnational, national and international levels..

During the presentation of the SPP President, Prof Chukwumerije Okereke on the “Project Rationale and Methodology” for the ranking project, the Professor of Environment and Global Climate Governance and Public Policy stated that the process was rigorous and devoid of political influence. He stated that a thorough validation process was conducted before arriving at the final scores for each State.

Key participants at the event include the Deputy Governor of Borno State, His Excellency Umar Usman Kadafur; representative of governors of Ekiti, Gombe, Borno, Ebonyi states, representative of Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology; representative of the Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas); members of the academia; representatives of International Donor Agencies and development partners (World Bank, GIZ, UNIDO, UNDP, FCDO-NCCP, NEST and UNICEF among others), ; CSOs; private sector; youth bodies and representatives of Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)

The ranking report can be downloaded via the link below:

https://sppnigeria.org/subnational-climate-governance-performance-ranking-report/

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Biodun Oyebanji Babajide Sanwo-Olu Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru Professor Babagana Umara Zulum

LIVE: The report Launch of the
CLIMATE GOVERNANCE
PERFORMANCE RANKING OF
THE 36 STATES OF NIGERIA, 2024

The Hon Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal is on seat already amongst other dignitaries

Kindly join here: https://bit.ly/3LlFQgX

Dear Participant,
The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), in collaboration with the Department of Climate Change (DCC), Federal Ministry of Environment (FMoE) is inviting you to the High-Level Event to Launch the Report on Climate Governance Performance Ranking of the 36 States in Nigeria.

Date: July 25, 2024.
Time: 09:00 AM

Register in advance for this event:
https://bit.ly/3LlFQgX

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.

Enugu, SPP, stakeholders engage over state climate policy, action plan



The Enugu State Government and the Society for Planet and Prosperity held an inception meeting and stakeholder engagement for the proposed Enugu State Climate Policy and Action Plan on Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Enugu, the state capital.

Supported by the African Climate Foundation, the inception meeting, which had a broad representative from top government functionaries, civil servants, businesses, civil society organisations, youth-based groups, women groups and those living with a disability, was aimed at aligning the climate strategies of Nigeria’s states at the national level with that of the state level.

In his welcome speech, the Commissioner for Environment, Prof. S. C. Ugwu, traced the effects of climate change on the state and communities to rainfalls, dry seasons, increased frequency, intense flooding in homes, as well as deep gully erosions that split roads and endanger lives and property.

He listed the role of the intervention which includes the development of a science-based climate policy through comprehensive data and scientific analysis which will form the bedrock to develop a strategic climate action plan, engage stakeholders and develop a climate finance strategy.

The governor, Dr Peter Mbah, represented by the Secretary of the State Government, Prof Chidiebere Onyia, delivered a keynote at the event entitled “The Vision of the Climate Resilience and Green Economy”. He noted that the state has built a solid team to help actualise a green economy and build the resilience of the state to climate change.

Apart from setting up the necessary structure that will drive climate action, policy, climate change resilience and green economy, he shared objectives based on local content and local structure. He also stated that it is based on the three-key pitch of sustainability, inclusivity and innovation.

Mbah added that substantiality is at the heart of climate policy in rural economy, clean energy, sustainable agriculture and circular economy, He informed the gathering that the 250 model schools being constructed by the government will be powered through the renewable energy source.

The state is equally working hard to capitalise on the Circular Economy, Climate resilient infrastructure plan and provide a sustainable economy, he added, underlining the need to balance projects that are green and sustainable in the long run. It was also revealed that the Enugu State Government is also working towards changing Enugu State from a coal city to a green city.

Also speaking, the chairman of the Society for Planet and Prosperity, who also serves as the Special adviser to the government on climate change and sustainable development, Prof Chukwumerjie Okereke, stated the importance and relevance of the state being the first in Nigeria to have a scientific-based climate policy and action plan that will help the state in transforming towards a green economy.

He underscored the importance of the policy as a major driver of climate change globally. He also stressed that women, children and people with disability are disproportionally affected by the action of climate change and stressed the need to tackle climate change through mitigation and adaptation measures. He highlighted the importance of just transition in the whole climate change process.

In his goodwill message, the Commission of Youths and Sports Development, Mr Lloyd Ekweremadu, stated that the youths are also affected by climate change and stated the importance of climate change in the lives of youths and those living with disability. He stressed the role of a green economy in creating jobs for the youth and having an environment that is sustainable and beneficial to the youth whose future needs are affected by climate change.

The meeting ended with a technical session where all the major issues relating to climate change in Enugu State were comprehensively discussed.

African Climate reporters African Climate Reality Project Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Federal Ministry of Environment Chukwumerije Okereke

The topic of the essay competition is; What Measures can ENUGU STATE take to addressing Climate Change while also Promoting Economic Growth and What Roles can the Youths Play in this Process?

Kindly apply..

https://www.environewsnigeria.com/enugu-adviser-okereke-unveils-state-essay-competition-on-climate-change

ESSAY COMPETITION!!!

In line with the bold vision for a green and sustainable future for Enugu State by His Excellency, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, The Senior Adviser to the Governor of Enugu State on Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Professor Chukwumerije Okereke, has announced the launch of an essay competition on climate change as part of the Mbah Climate Education, Innovation and Training Initiative (MBAH-CEITI).

The topic of the essay competition is; WHAT MEASURES CAN ENUGU STATE TAKE TO ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE WHILE ALSO PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND WHAT ROLES CAN THE YOUTHS PLAY IN THIS PROCESS?

https://www.environewsnigeria.com/enugu-adviser-okereke-unveils-state-essay-competition-on-climate-change

Chukwumerije Okereke: Importance of state-level climate governance in Nigeria

“Climate change has created significant environmental problems in Nigeria, affecting all regions and socioeconomic classes. The 2024 heatwaves are a stark reminder of its impact, causing considerable stress on commercial farmers and threatening food security.”

https://www.environewsnigeria.com/chukwumerije-okereke-importance-of-state-level-climate-governance-in-nigeria/