Katsina: The Federal Ministry of Environment has taken measures to strengthen Nigeria’s response to climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution at its 18th National Council on Environment (NCE) meeting in Katsina State.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the three-day council meeting themed ‘Tackling the Triple Planetary Crises of Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss and Pollution for Sustainable Development in Nigeria,’ provided a strategic platform for policymakers, environmental experts, development partners, and regulatory agencies to deliberate on practical solutions for improved environmental governance and sustainable development nationwide.
In his address, Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, underscored the urgency of confronting the triple planetary crises, warning that climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution pose serious threats to Nigeria’s economic growth, food security, public health, and livelihoods. He noted that the increasing incidence of flooding, desertification, ecosystem degradation, and pollution across the country highlights the need for decisive and coordinated national action.
Lawal reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening environmental governance through enhanced collaboration among federal, state, and local governments, as well as strategic partnerships with the private sector, development partners, and host communities.