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A brief on Earth Day and Nigeria

April 22, 2020September 23, 2020 Emmanuel Olorunfemi

Every April 22nd marks Earth day. It is a day for calling on world leaders and individuals to act on improving the earth’s health. This year’s event is the fiftieth and it happens in a time of global health pandemic. Earth Day in Nigeria should be day citizens and government alike use in renewing commitment to a healthy environment. A look at the origin of Earth Day advocacy shows high significance to Nigeria. In 1970, some angry environmentalists in the United States staged a protest against oil spills in California.…

FGN Green Bond Issuance is Commendable but Unaffordable

December 28, 2017December 26, 2019 Sustainable Nigeria

However, investment of this nature needs not only to be environmentally sustainable but also to be economically and socially viable.

Addressing Nigeria’s One Planet Summit commitment

December 11, 2017April 27, 2020 Sustainable Nigeria

Seemingly, Nigerian leaders are more committed to conferences, summits and other international events than committing themselves to implementing the outcomes of those events.

COP21: Failure of Nigeria to Submit INDC

November 28, 2015July 6, 2020 Emmanuel Olorunfemi

COP21 and Nigeria Nigeria to Submission INDC

Nigeria government attitude towards climate change is no exception from other burning issues in the country. Nigeria with high vulnerability impacts of climate change is yet to commit to the Conference of the Parties (COP) 21. While virtually all other countries have submitted their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat. But, Nigeria that needs the supports of advanced economies to access climate funds is yet to submit INDC. The 2015 Paris Climate Conference is just two days away and…

Aligning ODA to Climate Finance in Nigeria

November 26, 2015July 6, 2020 Emmanuel Olorunfemi

Group advocates for Climate finance in Nigeria

Official Development Assistance (ODA) is significant in funding the National Adaptation Strategy and Plan of Action on Climate Change for Nigeria (NASPA-CCN). Therefore; linking ODA to fund climate change mitigation and adaptation costs is a necessity for the country in attaining NASPA-CCN. University of Norte Dame Global Adaptation Index (ND-GAIN) ranks Nigeria 147 out of 180 countries in 2014. Nigeria was only better by 13.5 scores from the bottom rank country (Eritrea). In addition to high vulnerability to climate change, the financing gap is enormous. However; ODA can serve as…