Green Protocol Nigeria Champions Climate Finance at National Stakeholder Engagement

On March 3–4, 2025, the National Council on Climate Change Secretariat (NCCCS) convened a pivotal two-day hybrid stakeholder engagement in Abuja to advance the operationalization of Nigeria's Climate Change Fund. Green Protocol Nigeria played a significant role in this event, underscoring its commitment to fostering climate finance mechanisms that align with Nigeria's net-zero ambitions.

The engagement aimed to activate the Climate Change Fund, a crucial component of the 2021 Climate Change Act, which has remained inactive. Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe, Director-General of NCCCS and Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Change, emphasized the urgency of establishing the fund to attract international climate financing from sources like the Green Climate Fund (GCF), Global Environment Facility (GEF), and Adaptation Fund.

Representing Green Protocol Nigeria, Project Coordinator Deborah Anumenechi highlighted the fund's importance, stating that "the establishment of the National Climate Change Fund is not just a policy objective but a crucial step for Nigeria's climate ambitions," advocating for a transparent and impactful fund aligned with the nation's broader climate and economic goals.

The event brought together government officials, international partners, and civil society organizations to co-create a roadmap for the fund's structure and implementation, with discussions focused on investment in green projects, research and development, awareness creation, capacity building, and strengthening institutions to support climate action.