Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing its climate action agenda and strengthening international partnerships to support sustainable development and climate resilience.
The commitment was restated during a bilateral meeting between the Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe, represented at the talks by Tenioye Majekodunmi, and the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Simon Stiell, on the sidelines of the UNFCCC SB64 Sessions in Bonn, Germany.
The meeting provided an opportunity for both parties to discuss Nigeria’s climate priorities, progress in implementing its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0, and the need to translate climate commitments into concrete development outcomes that benefit citizens and communities.
During the engagement, Majekodunmi reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to the effective implementation of its NDC 3.0 and highlighted the importance of collaboration with international partners to unlock investments, partnerships and institutional support needed to achieve the country’s climate and development goals.
She stressed that Nigeria remains committed to constructive participation in the multilateral climate process and to advancing practical, country-driven solutions that align climate action with national development priorities.
The discussions also focused on strengthening international cooperation, improving access to climate finance, supporting adaptation initiatives and accelerating the implementation of climate actions capable of delivering economic growth, resilience and sustainable development.
Nigeria has continued to position climate action as a key component of its long-term development strategy, with increasing emphasis on renewable energy, climate resilience, sustainable agriculture and green economic growth. The country’s Nationally Determined Contributions form part of its obligations under the Paris Agreement and outline measures aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions while addressing the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities and sectors of the economy.
The meeting in Bonn comes as countries prepare for further negotiations on climate finance, adaptation and emissions reduction commitments under the global climate framework, with developing nations continuing to advocate for greater financial and technical support to meet their climate targets.
