Abuja: The Ministry of Environment on Thursday in Abuja advanced its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process, validating a comprehensive plan aimed at tackling climate-related challenges in the country. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Alhaji Mahmud Kambari, addressed participants at the Stakeholders Consultative Workshop on the Development of the concept notes to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for NAP in Nigeria.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Kambari, represented by Mrs. Victoria Pwol, Deputy Director in the Department of Climate Change (DCC), emphasized the workshop as a collective effort to address climate change with purpose and coordinated action. Over the years, the Federal Government of Nigeria, with support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has made progress in advancing the NAP process.
Kambari highlighted the critical juncture Nigeria faces with climate risks such as extreme weather, environmental degradation, and their threats to socio-economic stability, food systems, public health, infrastructure, and national development goals. Extensive technical work has led to a Climate Risk Assessment, an Economic Appraisal, an Adaptation Finance Strategy, and a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework.
These foundational elements assist Nigeria in identifying priority adaptation needs and investment opportunities. Kambari noted the NAP Formulation Process is nearing completion, with attention turning to implementation. The workshop aims to harmonize perspectives across key MDAs, refine project ideas into strong, evidence-based concept notes, ensuring alignment with national priorities and GCF investment criteria.
Dr. Iniobong Abiola-Awe, Director DCC, represented by Dr. Jonah Barde, stated that the engagement would enhance achievements by collaboratively developing bankable, climate-resilient concept notes. This aligns with national priorities and meets GCF’s investment requirements, advancing sustainable development and mobilizing climate finance to protect Nigeria’s communities, ecosystems, and economy from climate change impacts.